Bank Branch Density Statistics in Bahrain (2026)
Bahrain recorded commercial bank branch density of 14.6 per 100,000 adults in 2023, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Down from 16.9 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 14.6 per 100,000 adults in 2023. Bahrain ranks #6 of 19 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #68 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 14.6 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Branch Density in Bahrain as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- −13.2% (2023)
- Down from 16.9 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 14.6 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2006–2023
- −0.8% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 16.7 per 100,000 adults in 2006 to 14.6 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2006)
- 16.7 per 100,000 adults (2006)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 16.7 per 100,000 adults in 2006 to 14.6 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Peak value (2015)
- 18.7 per 100,000 adults (2015)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 14.6 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #6 of 19 (2023)
- Bahrain ranks 6 of 19 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #68 of 172 (2023)
- Bahrain ranks 68 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 12.5 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Bahrain (14.6 per 100,000 adults) is above the average of 12.5 per 100,000 adults across the 19 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 13.2 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -3.3%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 13.4 per 100,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Branches excluding headquarters, commercial banks (number) (2024)
- 144 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Bahrain (2024)
- 100% (2024)
- 100% of the population in Bahrain used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 1.6 million (2024)
- Bahrain had a population of 1.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2006–2023
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.6 | −13.2% |
| 2022 | 16.9 | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 15.9 | −5.6% |
| 2020 | 16.8 | −0.6% |
| 2019 | 16.9 | −0.8% |
| 2018 | 17 | −3.6% |
| 2017 | 17.7 | −4.4% |
| 2016 | 18.5 | −1.2% |
| 2015 | 18.7 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 18.6 | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 17.3 | −2.1% |
| 2012 | 17.7 | −2.1% |
| 2011 | 18.1 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 18 | +16.2% |
| 2009 | 15.5 | −0.7% |
| 2008 | 15.6 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 15.6 | −6.4% |
| 2006 | 16.7 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Bahrain?
Commercial bank branch density in Bahrain stood at 14.6 per 100,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
What could bank branch density in Bahrain look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 13.2 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -3.3%); not an official figure.
When did bank branch density in Bahrain peak?
The highest value in the available series was 18.7 per 100,000 adults in 2015; the latest (2023) value is 14.6 per 100,000 adults.
How recent is the bank branch density data for Bahrain?
The most recent observation is from 2023. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2023 is the latest available year for Bahrain.
Where does the bank branch density data for Bahrain come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.BRCH.P5). The latest observation for Bahrain is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.BRCH.P5, 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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