Bank Branch Density Statistics in Libya (2026)
Libya recorded commercial bank branch density of 12.3 per 100,000 adults in 2022, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 12.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 12.3 per 100,000 adults in 2022. Libya ranks #10 of 19 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #85 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 12.3 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Bank Branch Density in Libya as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- +1% (2022)
- Up from 12.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 12.3 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- CAGR 2004–2022
- +1.8% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from 8.9 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 12.3 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 8.9 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 8.9 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 12.3 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Peak value (2013)
- 13.1 per 100,000 adults (2013)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 12.3 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #10 of 19 (2022)
- Libya ranks 10 of 19 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #85 of 172 (2022)
- Libya ranks 85 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 12.5 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Libya (12.3 per 100,000 adults) is below the average of 12.5 per 100,000 adults across the 19 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 12.1 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -0.3%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2022)
- 11.6 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)
- 580 (2022)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Libya (2024)
- 82% (2024)
- 82% of the population in Libya used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 7.4 million (2024)
- Libya had a population of 7.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2022
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12.3 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 12.2 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 12.2 | −0.3% |
| 2019 | 12.2 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 12.1 | −1.3% |
| 2017 | 12.2 | −1.7% |
| 2016 | 12.5 | −0.9% |
| 2015 | 12.6 | −1.7% |
| 2014 | 12.8 | −2.1% |
| 2013 | 13.1 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 12.9 | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 11.6 | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 10.8 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 10.6 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 10.6 | −1.2% |
| 2007 | 10.7 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 10.7 | +19.2% |
| 2005 | 8.9 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 8.9 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Libya?
Commercial bank branch density in Libya stood at 12.3 per 100,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the bank branch density data for Libya?
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 Libya.
Where does the bank branch density data for Libya come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.BRCH.P5). The latest observation for Libya is from 2022; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank branch density in Libya changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 8.9 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 12.3 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
How does Libya compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Libya ranks 10 of 19 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 12.3 per 100,000 adults versus a regional average of 12.5 per 100,000 adults (latest values per country).
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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