Bank Branch Density Statistics in Laos (2026)
As of 2021, commercial bank branch density in Laos was 3.1 per 100,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2020 to 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2021. Laos ranks #23 of 25 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #153 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 3.1 per 100,000 adults (2021)
- Bank Branch Density in Laos as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- −2.6% (2021)
- Down from 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2020 to 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- CAGR 2009–2021
- +2.4% per year (2021)
- Compound annual growth rate from 2.3 per 100,000 adults in 2009 to 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2009)
- 2.3 per 100,000 adults (2009)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 2.3 per 100,000 adults in 2009 to 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- Peak value (2020)
- 3.1 per 100,000 adults (2020)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2021 value is 3.1 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #23 of 25 (2021)
- Laos ranks 23 of 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #153 of 172 (2021)
- Laos ranks 153 of 172 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 16.1 per 100,000 adults (2021)
- Laos (3.1 per 100,000 adults) is below the average of 16.1 per 100,000 adults across the 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 3.2 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1.1%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 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)
- 130 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Laos (2024)
- 65.6% (2024)
- 65.6% of the population in Laos used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 7.8 million (2024)
- Laos had a population of 7.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2009–2021
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.1 | −2.6% |
| 2020 | 3.1 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 3.1 | −0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.1 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 3 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 3 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 2.9 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 2.8 | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 2.7 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 2.7 | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 2.5 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 2.5 | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 2.3 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Laos?
Commercial bank branch density in Laos stood at 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2021, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
What could bank branch density in Laos look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 3.2 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1.1%); not an official figure.
When did bank branch density in Laos peak?
The highest value in the available series was 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2020; the latest (2021) value is 3.1 per 100,000 adults.
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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