Bank Branch Density Statistics in Italy (2026)
As of 2023, commercial bank branch density in Italy was 31.5 per 100,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 33.1 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 31.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023. Italy ranks #8 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #14 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 31.5 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Branch Density in Italy as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- −4.8% (2023)
- Down from 33.1 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 31.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2004–2023
- −3% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 56.2 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 31.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 56.2 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 56.2 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 31.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Peak value (2008)
- 62.6 per 100,000 adults (2008)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 31.5 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #8 of 46 (2023)
- Italy ranks 8 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #14 of 172 (2023)
- Italy ranks 14 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 23.6 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Italy (31.5 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
- 26.4 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -5.7%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 30.3 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)
- 15,560 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- 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.
Trend, 2004–2023
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31.5 | −4.8% |
| 2022 | 33.1 | −3.6% |
| 2021 | 34.4 | −8.7% |
| 2020 | 37.6 | −3.7% |
| 2019 | 39.1 | −4.3% |
| 2018 | 40.9 | −8.4% |
| 2017 | 44.6 | −6.4% |
| 2016 | 47.6 | −4.4% |
| 2015 | 49.8 | −1.9% |
| 2014 | 50.8 | −4.7% |
| 2013 | 53.3 | −5.6% |
| 2012 | 56.5 | −2.6% |
| 2011 | 58 | −0.8% |
| 2010 | 58.4 | −2.1% |
| 2009 | 59.7 | −4.6% |
| 2008 | 62.6 | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 59.1 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 58 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 56.7 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 56.2 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Italy?
Commercial bank branch density in Italy stood at 31.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has bank branch density in Italy changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 56.2 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 31.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
How does Italy compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Italy ranks 8 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 31.5 per 100,000 adults versus a regional average of 23.6 per 100,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Italy rank globally on bank branch density?
Italy ranks 14 of 172 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could bank branch density in Italy look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 26.4 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -5.7%); not an official figure.
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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