Bank Depositors Statistics in Equatorial Guinea (2026)

According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, commercial bank depositors in Equatorial Guinea came to 267.5 per 1,000 adults in 2022. Down from 279.2 per 1,000 adults in 2021 to 267.5 per 1,000 adults in 2022. Equatorial Guinea ranks #20 of 35 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #77 of 95 globally.

Latest value (2022)
267.5 per 1,000 adults (2022)
Bank Depositors in Equatorial Guinea as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2021
−4.2% (2022)
Down from 279.2 per 1,000 adults in 2021 to 267.5 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
CAGR 2013–2022
+6.6% per year (2022)
Compound annual growth rate from 150.9 per 1,000 adults in 2013 to 267.5 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
Earliest value in this dataset (2013)
150.9 per 1,000 adults (2013)
Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 150.9 per 1,000 adults in 2013 to 267.5 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
Peak value (2021)
279.2 per 1,000 adults (2021)
Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 267.5 per 1,000 adults.
Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
#20 of 35 (2022)
Equatorial Guinea ranks 20 of 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank
#77 of 95 (2022)
Equatorial Guinea ranks 77 of 95 countries with data globally.
Sub-Saharan Africa average
534.5 per 1,000 adults (2022)
Equatorial Guinea (267.5 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 534.5 per 1,000 adults across the 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
Projected 2026 value
338.6 per 1,000 adults (2026)
Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 6.1%); not an official figure.
Number of depositors with commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2022)
245.2 per 1,000 adults (2022)
Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
Internet use in Equatorial Guinea (2024)
63.3% (2024)
63.3% of the population in Equatorial Guinea used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024)
1.9 million (2024)
Equatorial Guinea had a population of 1.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Bank Depositors in Equatorial Guinea by year (per 1,000 adults)
Year per 1,000 adults Change
2022 267−4.2%
2021 279+4.2%
2020 268−3.2%
2019 277+5.4%
2018 263+5.1%
2017 250+4.0%
2016 240+35.7%
2015 177+6.3%
2014 167+10.4%
2013 151
Bank Depositors in Equatorial Guinea, 2013–2022Line chart of 10 observations from 2013 to 2022. Values range from 151 to 279; the series starts at 151 in 2013 and ends at 267 in 2022.15020025030020132016201820202022151267
Fig. 1 — Bank Depositors in Equatorial Guinea, 2013–2022

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for commercial bank depositors in Equatorial Guinea?

Commercial bank depositors in Equatorial Guinea stood at 267.5 per 1,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

Where does Equatorial Guinea rank globally on bank depositors?

Equatorial Guinea ranks 77 of 95 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.

What could bank depositors in Equatorial Guinea look like in 2026?

A trend-based projection puts it at 338.6 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 6.1%); not an official figure.

When did bank depositors in Equatorial Guinea peak?

The highest value in the available series was 279.2 per 1,000 adults in 2021; the latest (2022) value is 267.5 per 1,000 adults.

How recent is the bank depositors data for Equatorial Guinea?

The most recent observation is from 2022. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2022 is the latest available year for Equatorial Guinea.

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator FB.CBK.DPTR.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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