Bank Borrowers Statistics in Argentina (2026)

As of 2023, commercial bank borrowers in Argentina was 394.8 per 1,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 385.7 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 394.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023. Argentina ranks #3 of 16 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #19 of 101 globally.

Latest value (2023)
394.8 per 1,000 adults (2023)
Bank Borrowers in Argentina as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2022
+2.4% (2023)
Up from 385.7 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 394.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
CAGR 2004–2023
+4.7% per year (2023)
Compound annual growth rate from 166 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 394.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
166 per 1,000 adults (2004)
Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 166 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 394.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
Record high (2023)
394.8 per 1,000 adults (2023)
The 2023 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Argentina.
Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
#3 of 16 (2023)
Argentina ranks 3 of 16 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank
#19 of 101 (2023)
Argentina ranks 19 of 101 countries with data globally.
Latin America & Caribbean average
269.2 per 1,000 adults (2023)
Argentina (394.8 per 1,000 adults) is above the average of 269.2 per 1,000 adults across the 16 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
Projected 2026 value
402.4 per 1,000 adults (2026)
Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 0.6%); not an official figure.
Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
389.6 per 1,000 adults (2024)
Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
Internet use in Argentina (2024)
89.7% (2024)
89.7% of the population in Argentina used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024)
45.7 million (2024)
Argentina had a population of 45.7 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Bank Borrowers in Argentina by year (per 1,000 adults)
Year per 1,000 adults Change
2023 395+2.4%
2022 386+6.1%
2021 363−1.2%
2020 368−3.6%
2019 381−1.9%
2018 389+2.3%
2017 380+0.7%
2016 378+5.0%
2015 360+3.4%
2014 348+3.3%
2013 337−2.7%
2012 346+6.6%
2011 325+7.1%
2010 303+3.4%
2009 293+3.7%
2008 283+11.5%
2007 254+14.7%
2006 221+17.2%
2005 189+13.7%
2004 166
Bank Borrowers in Argentina, 2004–2023Line chart of 20 observations from 2004 to 2023. Values range from 166 to 395; the series starts at 166 in 2004 and ends at 395 in 2023.10020030040020042010201520202023166395
Fig. 1 — Bank Borrowers in Argentina, 2004–2023

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in Argentina?

Commercial bank borrowers in Argentina stood at 394.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

Where does Argentina rank globally on bank borrowers?

Argentina ranks 19 of 101 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.

What could bank borrowers in Argentina look like in 2026?

A trend-based projection puts it at 402.4 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 0.6%); not an official figure.

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator FB.CBK.BRWR.P3, retrieved .

Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.

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