Bank Branch Density Statistics in Rwanda (2026)
Rwanda recorded commercial bank branch density of 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2022, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Down from 3.3 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2022. Rwanda ranks #27 of 42 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #152 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 3.1 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Bank Branch Density in Rwanda as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- −5.1% (2022)
- Down from 3.3 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- CAGR 2004–2022
- +12.1% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from 0.4 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 0.4 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.4 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Peak value (2016)
- 6.2 per 100,000 adults (2016)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 3.1 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #27 of 42 (2022)
- Rwanda ranks 27 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #152 of 172 (2022)
- Rwanda ranks 152 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 6.4 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Rwanda (3.1 per 100,000 adults) is below the average of 6.4 per 100,000 adults across the 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 2.1 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -9.1%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 4.7 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)
- 414 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Rwanda (2024)
- 31.7% (2024)
- 31.7% of the population in Rwanda used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 14.3 million (2024)
- Rwanda had a population of 14.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2022
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.1 | −5.1% |
| 2021 | 3.3 | −26.7% |
| 2020 | 4.5 | −13.8% |
| 2019 | 5.2 | −7.8% |
| 2018 | 5.7 | −6.7% |
| 2017 | 6.1 | −1.7% |
| 2016 | 6.2 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 6.1 | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 5.9 | −1.9% |
| 2013 | 6 | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 5.6 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 5.5 | +11.0% |
| 2010 | 4.9 | −0.2% |
| 2009 | 4.9 | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 4.6 | +326.6% |
| 2007 | 1.1 | +47.0% |
| 2006 | 0.7 | −5.4% |
| 2005 | 0.8 | +93.8% |
| 2004 | 0.4 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Rwanda?
Commercial bank branch density in Rwanda stood at 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does Rwanda rank globally on bank branch density?
Rwanda ranks 152 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 Rwanda look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 2.1 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -9.1%); not an official figure.
When did bank branch density in Rwanda peak?
The highest value in the available series was 6.2 per 100,000 adults in 2016; the latest (2022) 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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