Bank Branch Density Statistics in Samoa (2026)
As of 2023, commercial bank branch density in Samoa was 30.5 per 100,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 23 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 30.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023. Samoa ranks #4 of 25 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #17 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 30.5 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Branch Density in Samoa as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +32.2% (2023)
- Up from 23 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 30.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2004–2023
- +3.1% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 17.1 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 30.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 17.1 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 17.1 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 30.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Record high (2023)
- 30.5 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- The 2023 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Samoa.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #4 of 25 (2023)
- Samoa ranks 4 of 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #17 of 172 (2023)
- Samoa ranks 17 of 172 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 16.1 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Samoa (30.5 per 100,000 adults) is above the average of 16.1 per 100,000 adults across the 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 35 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 4.7%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 23.9 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)
- 28 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Samoa (2014)
- 21.2% (2014)
- 21.2% of the population in Samoa used the internet in 2014 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 218,019 (2024)
- Samoa had a population of 218,019 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2023
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30.5 | +32.2% |
| 2022 | 23 | −1.9% |
| 2021 | 23.5 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 22.5 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 22.1 | −1.2% |
| 2018 | 22.4 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 21.8 | −1.1% |
| 2016 | 22.1 | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 20.7 | −11.3% |
| 2014 | 23.4 | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 22 | +21.4% |
| 2012 | 18.1 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 17.5 | −28.4% |
| 2010 | 24.4 | −4.4% |
| 2009 | 25.6 | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 22.4 | −1.2% |
| 2007 | 22.7 | +11.7% |
| 2006 | 20.3 | +13.8% |
| 2005 | 17.8 | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 17.1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Samoa?
Commercial bank branch density in Samoa stood at 30.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the bank branch density data for Samoa?
The most recent observation is from 2023. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2023 is the latest available year for Samoa.
Where does the bank branch density data for Samoa come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.BRCH.P5). The latest observation for Samoa is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank branch density in Samoa changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 17.1 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 30.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
How does Samoa compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Samoa ranks 4 of 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 30.5 per 100,000 adults versus a regional average of 16.1 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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