Bank Branch Density Statistics in Bhutan (2026)

In 2021, commercial bank branch density in Bhutan stood at 20.9 per 100,000 adults, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 19 per 100,000 adults in 2020 to 20.9 per 100,000 adults in 2021. Bhutan ranks #2 of 6 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #42 of 172 globally.

Key Statistics

Latest value (2021): 20.9 per 100,000 adults (2021); Bank Branch Density in Bhutan as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2020: +10.1% (2021); Up from 19 per 100,000 adults in 2020 to 20.9 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
CAGR 2004–2021: +2.2% per year (2021); Compound annual growth rate from 14.5 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 20.9 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
Earliest value in this dataset (2004): 14.5 per 100,000 adults (2004); Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 14.5 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 20.9 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
Record high (2021): 20.9 per 100,000 adults (2021); The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Bhutan.
Rank in South Asia: #2 of 6 (2021); Bhutan ranks 2 of 6 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank: #42 of 172 (2021); Bhutan ranks 42 of 172 countries with data globally.
South Asia average: 16.5 per 100,000 adults (2021); Bhutan (20.9 per 100,000 adults) is above the average of 16.5 per 100,000 adults across the 6 countries in South Asia with data.
Projected 2026 value: 24.6 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): 24.6 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): 149 (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

Bank Branch Density in Bhutan by year (per 100,000 adults)
Year	per 100,000 adults	Change
2021	20.9	+10.1%
2020	19	−1.7%
2019	19.3	+5.0%
2018	18.4	+0.2%
2017	18.4	+11.3%
2016	16.5	+0.2%
2015	16.5	−1.0%
2014	16.6	−3.3%
2013	17.2	+28.8%
2012	13.4	−23.3%
2011	17.4	+14.0%
2010	15.3	+11.8%
2009	13.6	+1.1%
2008	13.5	+1.2%
2007	13.3	−2.3%
2006	13.7	−2.5%
2005	14	−3.1%
2004	14.5	—

Fig. 1 — Bank Branch Density in Bhutan, 2004–2021

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Bhutan?

Commercial bank branch density in Bhutan stood at 20.9 per 100,000 adults in 2021, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

What could bank branch density in Bhutan look like in 2026?

A trend-based projection puts it at 24.6 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 3.3%); not an official figure.

How recent is the bank branch 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.

Where does the bank branch density data for Bhutan come from?

The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.BRCH.P5). The latest observation for Bhutan is from 2021; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.

Source & methodology

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator FB.CBK.BRCH.P5, retrieved 2026-06-10.

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.

Last updated 2026-06-10.