Bank Branch Density Statistics in Brazil (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, commercial bank branch density in Brazil came to 16 per 100,000 adults in 2023. Down from 16.6 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 16 per 100,000 adults in 2023. Brazil ranks #9 of 32 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #60 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 16 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Branch Density in Brazil as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- −3.2% (2023)
- Down from 16.6 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 16 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2004–2023
- −0.8% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 18.7 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 16 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 18.7 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 18.7 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 16 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Peak value (2014)
- 21.2 per 100,000 adults (2014)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 16 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #9 of 32 (2023)
- Brazil ranks 9 of 32 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #60 of 172 (2023)
- Brazil ranks 60 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 14.5 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Brazil (16 per 100,000 adults) is above the average of 14.5 per 100,000 adults across the 32 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 14.5 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)
- 15.8 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)
- 26,809 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- 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, 2004–2023
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | −3.2% |
| 2022 | 16.6 | −3.7% |
| 2021 | 17.2 | −4.1% |
| 2020 | 17.9 | −3.9% |
| 2019 | 18.7 | −1.4% |
| 2018 | 18.9 | −2.7% |
| 2017 | 19.5 | −4.1% |
| 2016 | 20.3 | −2.5% |
| 2015 | 20.8 | −1.8% |
| 2014 | 21.2 | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 20.5 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 20.3 | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 19.1 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 18.6 | −2.7% |
| 2009 | 19.1 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 19.1 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 18.5 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 18.4 | −0.8% |
| 2005 | 18.6 | −0.5% |
| 2004 | 18.7 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Brazil?
Commercial bank branch density in Brazil stood at 16 per 100,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the bank branch density 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.
Where does the bank branch density data for Brazil come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.BRCH.P5). The latest observation for Brazil 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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