Bank Branch Density Statistics in Ireland (2026)
As of 2022, commercial bank branch density in Ireland was 13.4 per 100,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 15.9 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 13.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022. Ireland ranks #33 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #76 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 13.4 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Bank Branch Density in Ireland as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- −15.9% (2022)
- Down from 15.9 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 13.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- CAGR 2004–2022
- −5.3% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from 35.9 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 13.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 35.9 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 35.9 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 13.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Peak value (2004)
- 35.9 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 13.4 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #33 of 46 (2022)
- Ireland ranks 33 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #76 of 172 (2022)
- Ireland ranks 76 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 23.6 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Ireland (13.4 per 100,000 adults) is below the average of 23.6 per 100,000 adults across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 10.2 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -6.7%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2022)
- 13.1 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Branches excluding headquarters, commercial banks (number) (2022)
- 502 (2022)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Ireland (2024)
- 97.2% (2024)
- 97.2% of the population in Ireland used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.4 million (2024)
- Ireland had a population of 5.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2022
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.4 | −15.9% |
| 2021 | 15.9 | −16.4% |
| 2020 | 19 | −3.4% |
| 2019 | 19.7 | −2.7% |
| 2018 | 20.3 | −1.5% |
| 2017 | 20.6 | −4.0% |
| 2016 | 21.5 | −1.2% |
| 2015 | 21.7 | −0.1% |
| 2014 | 21.7 | −4.6% |
| 2013 | 22.8 | −6.9% |
| 2012 | 24.5 | −9.6% |
| 2011 | 27.1 | −3.5% |
| 2010 | 28.1 | −17.8% |
| 2009 | 34.2 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 33.5 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 32.9 | −2.5% |
| 2006 | 33.8 | −2.2% |
| 2005 | 34.6 | −3.8% |
| 2004 | 35.9 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Ireland?
Commercial bank branch density in Ireland stood at 13.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
When did bank branch density in Ireland peak?
The highest value in the available series was 35.9 per 100,000 adults in 2004; the latest (2022) value is 13.4 per 100,000 adults.
How recent is the bank branch density data for Ireland?
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 Ireland.
Where does the bank branch density data for Ireland come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.BRCH.P5). The latest observation for Ireland is from 2022; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank branch density in Ireland changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 35.9 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 13.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
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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