Le secteur de la microfinance au Gabon a maintenu sa dynamique de croissance au quatrième trimestre 2024 grâce particulièrement à la hausse des crédits octroyés et de l' épargne mobilized.

The growth of the microfinance sector in Gabon is driven by SMEs and the diversification of services. The country has 19 microfinance institutions (EMF) divided into 6 cooperative companies affiliated to a network and 13 independent public limited companies. According to recent data from the Ministry of the Economy, deposits collected in the fourth quarter of 2024 increased by 35.8% compared to the same period in 2023. Outstanding credit grew by 8.5% over the quarter. According to the Ministry of the Economy, this increase is explained by the momentum observed in the construction sector, supported by the activity of Gabonese SMEs