Bank Branch Density Statistics in Mauritania (2026)
As of 2022, commercial bank branch density in Mauritania was 11.4 per 100,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 12.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 11.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022. Mauritania ranks #6 of 42 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #89 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 11.4 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Bank Branch Density in Mauritania as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- −7.1% (2022)
- Down from 12.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 11.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- CAGR 2007–2022
- +6.7% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from 4.3 per 100,000 adults in 2007 to 11.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2007)
- 4.3 per 100,000 adults (2007)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 4.3 per 100,000 adults in 2007 to 11.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Peak value (2019)
- 12.3 per 100,000 adults (2019)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 11.4 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #6 of 42 (2022)
- Mauritania ranks 6 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #89 of 172 (2022)
- Mauritania ranks 89 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 6.4 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Mauritania (11.4 per 100,000 adults) is above the average of 6.4 per 100,000 adults across the 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 13.8 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 5.1%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 12.3 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)
- 348 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Mauritania (2024)
- 45.8% (2024)
- 45.8% of the population in Mauritania used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.2 million (2024)
- Mauritania had a population of 5.2 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2007–2022
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11.4 | −7.1% |
| 2021 | 12.2 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 12.1 | −1.6% |
| 2019 | 12.3 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 11.8 | +26.3% |
| 2017 | 9.4 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 9.4 | +16.7% |
| 2015 | 8 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 7.6 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 7.3 | +43.3% |
| 2012 | 5.1 | +12.8% |
| 2011 | 4.5 | −0.3% |
| 2010 | 4.5 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 4.5 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 4.5 | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 4.3 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Mauritania?
Commercial bank branch density in Mauritania stood at 11.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the bank branch density data for Mauritania come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.BRCH.P5). The latest observation for Mauritania is from 2022; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank branch density in Mauritania changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 4.3 per 100,000 adults in 2007 to 11.4 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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