Bank Branch Density Statistics in Nepal (2026)
In 2023, commercial bank branch density in Nepal stood at 22.9 per 100,000 adults, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 23.1 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 22.9 per 100,000 adults in 2023. Nepal ranks #1 of 6 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #29 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 22.9 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Branch Density in Nepal as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- −0.8% (2023)
- Down from 23.1 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 22.9 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2004–2023
- +12.4% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 2.5 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 22.9 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 2.5 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 2.5 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 22.9 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Peak value (2022)
- 23.1 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 22.9 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in South Asia
- #1 of 6 (2023)
- Nepal ranks 1 of 6 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #29 of 172 (2023)
- Nepal ranks 29 of 172 countries with data globally.
- South Asia average
- 16.5 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Nepal (22.9 per 100,000 adults) is above the average of 16.5 per 100,000 adults across the 6 countries in South Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 32.4 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 12.3%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 23.8 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)
- 5,036 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Nepal (2024)
- 46.3% (2024)
- 46.3% of the population in Nepal used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 29.7 million (2024)
- Nepal had a population of 29.7 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2023
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.9 | −0.8% |
| 2022 | 23.1 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 22.4 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 21.8 | +21.1% |
| 2019 | 18 | +16.2% |
| 2018 | 15.5 | +28.6% |
| 2017 | 12 | +18.8% |
| 2016 | 10.1 | +9.4% |
| 2015 | 9.3 | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 8.7 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 8.5 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 8.4 | +15.7% |
| 2011 | 7.3 | +43.5% |
| 2010 | 5.1 | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 4.6 | +32.1% |
| 2008 | 3.4 | −0.2% |
| 2007 | 3.5 | +38.0% |
| 2006 | 2.5 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 2.4 | −1.7% |
| 2004 | 2.5 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Nepal?
Commercial bank branch density in Nepal stood at 22.9 per 100,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
What could bank branch density in Nepal look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 32.4 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 12.3%); not an official figure.
When did bank branch density in Nepal peak?
The highest value in the available series was 23.1 per 100,000 adults in 2022; the latest (2023) value is 22.9 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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