Bank Borrowers Statistics in Italy (2026)

Italy recorded commercial bank borrowers of 583.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 557.7 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 583.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023. Italy ranks #3 of 27 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #8 of 101 globally.

Latest value (2023)
583.8 per 1,000 adults (2023)
Bank Borrowers in Italy as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2022
+4.7% (2023)
Up from 557.7 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 583.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
CAGR 2004–2023
+1.8% per year (2023)
Compound annual growth rate from 412.4 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 583.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
412.4 per 1,000 adults (2004)
Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 412.4 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 583.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
Record high (2023)
583.8 per 1,000 adults (2023)
The 2023 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Italy.
Rank in Europe & Central Asia
#3 of 27 (2023)
Italy ranks 3 of 27 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank
#8 of 101 (2023)
Italy ranks 8 of 101 countries with data globally.
Europe & Central Asia average
404.6 per 1,000 adults (2023)
Italy (583.8 per 1,000 adults) is above the average of 404.6 per 1,000 adults across the 27 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
Projected 2026 value
608.6 per 1,000 adults (2026)
Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1.4%); not an official figure.
Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
587.3 per 1,000 adults (2024)
Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
Internet use in Italy (2024)
89.2% (2024)
89.2% of the population in Italy used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024)
59 million (2024)
Italy had a population of 59 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Bank Borrowers in Italy by year (per 1,000 adults)
Year per 1,000 adults Change
2023 584+4.7%
2022 558+0.7%
2021 554+0.4%
2020 552+0.0%
2019 552+4.3%
2018 529−1.7%
2017 538+1.5%
2016 530+2.4%
2015 518+17.2%
2014 442−0.3%
2013 443−2.3%
2012 453−2.0%
2011 463+3.1%
2010 448+4.4%
2009 430+0.1%
2008 429+0.8%
2007 425−0.4%
2006 427+1.3%
2005 422+2.3%
2004 412
Bank Borrowers in Italy, 2004–2023Line chart of 20 observations from 2004 to 2023. Values range from 412 to 584; the series starts at 412 in 2004 and ends at 584 in 2023.40045050055060020042010201520202023412584
Fig. 1 — Bank Borrowers in Italy, 2004–2023

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in Italy?

Commercial bank borrowers in Italy stood at 583.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

How has bank borrowers in Italy changed over time?

World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 412.4 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 583.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023.

How does Italy compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?

Italy ranks 3 of 27 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 583.8 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 404.6 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).

Where does Italy rank globally on bank borrowers?

Italy ranks 8 of 101 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.

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