ATM Density Statistics in Bhutan (2026)
As of 2021, ATM density in Bhutan was 45.2 per 100,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 50 per 100,000 adults in 2020 to 45.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021. Bhutan ranks #2 of 5 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #82 of 174 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 45.2 per 100,000 adults (2021)
- ATM Density in Bhutan as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- −9.7% (2021)
- Down from 50 per 100,000 adults in 2020 to 45.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- CAGR 2004–2021
- +30.5% per year (2021)
- Compound annual growth rate from 0.5 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 45.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 0.5 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.5 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 45.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- Peak value (2020)
- 50 per 100,000 adults (2020)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2021 value is 45.2 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in South Asia
- #2 of 5 (2021)
- Bhutan ranks 2 of 5 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #82 of 174 (2021)
- Bhutan ranks 82 of 174 countries with data globally.
- South Asia average
- 30.4 per 100,000 adults (2021)
- Bhutan (45.2 per 100,000 adults) is above the average of 30.4 per 100,000 adults across the 5 countries in South Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 71.6 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 9.6%); not an official figure.
- Number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 39.9 per 100,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) country wide (number) (2024)
- 250 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Bhutan (2024)
- 91.3% (2024)
- 91.3% of the population in Bhutan used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 791,524 (2024)
- Bhutan had a population of 791,524 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2021
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45.2 | −9.7% |
| 2020 | 50 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 48.1 | +9.5% |
| 2018 | 43.9 | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 39.4 | +13.2% |
| 2016 | 34.8 | +21.1% |
| 2015 | 28.8 | +21.0% |
| 2014 | 23.8 | +12.4% |
| 2013 | 21.1 | +155.0% |
| 2012 | 8.3 | −44.4% |
| 2011 | 14.9 | +67.5% |
| 2010 | 8.9 | +105.5% |
| 2009 | 4.3 | +30.5% |
| 2008 | 3.3 | +46.8% |
| 2007 | 2.3 | +388.5% |
| 2006 | 0.5 | −2.5% |
| 2005 | 0.5 | −3.1% |
| 2004 | 0.5 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for ATM density in Bhutan?
ATM density in Bhutan stood at 45.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
When did atm density in Bhutan peak?
The highest value in the available series was 50 per 100,000 adults in 2020; the latest (2021) value is 45.2 per 100,000 adults.
How recent is the atm density data for Bhutan?
The most recent observation is from 2021. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2021 is the latest available year for Bhutan.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.ATM.TOTL.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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