Bank Borrowers Statistics in Brazil (2026)
In 2023, commercial bank borrowers in Brazil stood at 736.1 per 1,000 adults, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 732.3 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 736.1 per 1,000 adults in 2023. Brazil ranks #1 of 16 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #3 of 101 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 736.1 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Borrowers in Brazil as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +0.5% (2023)
- Up from 732.3 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 736.1 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2007–2023
- +13.6% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 95.7 per 1,000 adults in 2007 to 736.1 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2007)
- 95.7 per 1,000 adults (2007)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 95.7 per 1,000 adults in 2007 to 736.1 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Record high (2023)
- 736.1 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- The 2023 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Brazil.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #1 of 16 (2023)
- Brazil ranks 1 of 16 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #3 of 101 (2023)
- Brazil ranks 3 of 101 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 269.2 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Brazil (736.1 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
- 833.2 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 4.2%); not an official figure.
- Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
- 767.6 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 Brazil (2024)
- 84.5% (2024)
- 84.5% of the population in Brazil used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 212 million (2024)
- Brazil had a population of 212 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2007–2023
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 736 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 732 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 701 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 665 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 655 | +19.5% |
| 2018 | 548 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 544 | −1.3% |
| 2016 | 551 | +37.0% |
| 2015 | 402 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 398 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 393 | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 368 | +57.6% |
| 2011 | 234 | +14.7% |
| 2010 | 204 | +36.3% |
| 2009 | 150 | +43.3% |
| 2008 | 104 | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 95.7 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in Brazil?
Commercial bank borrowers in Brazil stood at 736.1 per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Brazil compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Brazil ranks 1 of 16 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 736.1 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 269.2 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Brazil rank globally on bank borrowers?
Brazil ranks 3 of 101 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could bank borrowers in Brazil look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 833.2 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 4.2%); not an official figure.
How recent is the bank borrowers data for Brazil?
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 Brazil.
Source & methodology
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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