Bank Depositors Statistics in Benin (2026)

Benin recorded commercial bank depositors of 280.2 per 1,000 adults in 2022, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Down from 317.5 per 1,000 adults in 2021 to 280.2 per 1,000 adults in 2022. Benin ranks #18 of 35 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #75 of 95 globally.

Latest value (2022)
280.2 per 1,000 adults (2022)
Bank Depositors in Benin as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2021
−11.7% (2022)
Down from 317.5 per 1,000 adults in 2021 to 280.2 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
CAGR 2004–2022
+10.6% per year (2022)
Compound annual growth rate from 45.8 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 280.2 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
45.8 per 1,000 adults (2004)
Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 45.8 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 280.2 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
Peak value (2021)
317.5 per 1,000 adults (2021)
Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 280.2 per 1,000 adults.
Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
#18 of 35 (2022)
Benin ranks 18 of 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank
#75 of 95 (2022)
Benin ranks 75 of 95 countries with data globally.
Sub-Saharan Africa average
534.5 per 1,000 adults (2022)
Benin (280.2 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 534.5 per 1,000 adults across the 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
Projected 2026 value
381.7 per 1,000 adults (2026)
Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 8%); not an official figure.
Number of depositors with commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
266.6 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 Benin (2024)
34% (2024)
34% of the population in Benin used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024)
14.5 million (2024)
Benin had a population of 14.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Bank Depositors in Benin by year (per 1,000 adults)
Year per 1,000 adults Change
2022 280−11.7%
2021 318+3.1%
2020 308+33.4%
2019 231+0.3%
2018 230+15.7%
2017 199+12.3%
2016 177+8.5%
2015 163+3.8%
2014 157+9.3%
2013 144+10.8%
2012 130+8.0%
2011 120+11.6%
2010 108+16.3%
2009 92.6+22.8%
2008 75.4+47.1%
2007 51.3−12.5%
2006 58.6−0.7%
2005 59+28.7%
2004 45.8
Bank Depositors in Benin, 2004–2022Line chart of 19 observations from 2004 to 2022. Values range from 45.8 to 318; the series starts at 45.8 in 2004 and ends at 280 in 2022.0100200300400200420102015202245.8280
Fig. 1 — Bank Depositors in Benin, 2004–2022

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for commercial bank depositors in Benin?

Commercial bank depositors in Benin stood at 280.2 per 1,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

Where does Benin rank globally on bank depositors?

Benin ranks 75 of 95 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.

What could bank depositors in Benin look like in 2026?

A trend-based projection puts it at 381.7 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 8%); not an official figure.

When did bank depositors in Benin peak?

The highest value in the available series was 317.5 per 1,000 adults in 2021; the latest (2022) value is 280.2 per 1,000 adults.

How recent is the bank depositors data for Benin?

The most recent observation is from 2022. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2022 is the latest available year for Benin.

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator FB.CBK.DPTR.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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