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.

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.
Bank Branch Density in Brazil by year (per 100,000 adults)
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
Bank Branch Density in Brazil, 2004–2023Line chart of 20 observations from 2004 to 2023. Values range from 16 to 21.2; the series starts at 18.7 in 2004 and ends at 16 in 2023.161820222004201020152020202318.716
Fig. 1 — Bank Branch Density in Brazil, 2004–2023

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: 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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