Bank Branch Density Statistics in Bulgaria (2026)
As of 2023, commercial bank branch density in Bulgaria was 92 per 100,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 79 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 92 per 100,000 adults in 2023. Bulgaria ranks #2 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #2 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 92 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Branch Density in Bulgaria as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +16.4% (2023)
- Up from 79 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 92 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2004–2023
- +0.4% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 85 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 92 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 85 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 85 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 92 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Peak value (2008)
- 92.5 per 100,000 adults (2008)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 92 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #2 of 46 (2023)
- Bulgaria ranks 2 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #2 of 172 (2023)
- Bulgaria ranks 2 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 23.6 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Bulgaria (92 per 100,000 adults) is above the average of 23.6 per 100,000 adults across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 121.2 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 9.6%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 93.8 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)
- 5,149 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Bulgaria (2024)
- 82.4% (2024)
- 82.4% of the population in Bulgaria used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 6.4 million (2024)
- Bulgaria had a population of 6.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2023
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92 | +16.4% |
| 2022 | 79 | +29.2% |
| 2021 | 61.2 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 59.7 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 57.5 | +9.5% |
| 2018 | 52.5 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 50.8 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 48.4 | −19.6% |
| 2015 | 60.2 | −0.4% |
| 2014 | 60.4 | −0.8% |
| 2013 | 60.9 | −1.0% |
| 2012 | 61.5 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 60.2 | −34.7% |
| 2010 | 92.2 | −0.3% |
| 2009 | 92.5 | −0.0% |
| 2008 | 92.5 | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 88.4 | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 84.6 | −1.1% |
| 2005 | 85.6 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 85 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Bulgaria?
Commercial bank branch density in Bulgaria stood at 92 per 100,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the bank branch density data for Bulgaria come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.BRCH.P5). The latest observation for Bulgaria is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank branch density in Bulgaria changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 85 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 92 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
How does Bulgaria compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Bulgaria ranks 2 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 92 per 100,000 adults versus a regional average of 23.6 per 100,000 adults (latest values per country).
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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