Bank Branch Density Statistics in Seychelles (2026)
The Seychelles recorded commercial bank branch density of 39 per 100,000 adults in 2022, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Down from 39.3 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 39 per 100,000 adults in 2022. Seychelles ranks #1 of 42 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #8 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 39 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Bank Branch Density in the Seychelles as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- −0.9% (2022)
- Down from 39.3 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 39 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- CAGR 2004–2022
- −0.5% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from 43 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 39 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 43 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 43 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 39 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Peak value (2015)
- 54.4 per 100,000 adults (2015)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 39 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #1 of 42 (2022)
- The Seychelles ranks 1 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #8 of 172 (2022)
- The Seychelles ranks 8 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 6.4 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- The Seychelles (39 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
- 32.2 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)
- 31.9 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)
- 24 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in the Seychelles (2024)
- 87.8% (2024)
- 87.8% of the population in the Seychelles used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 121,354 (2024)
- The Seychelles had a population of 121,354 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2022
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39 | −0.9% |
| 2021 | 39.3 | −4.1% |
| 2020 | 41 | −7.0% |
| 2019 | 44.1 | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 41.8 | −21.3% |
| 2017 | 53.1 | −1.2% |
| 2016 | 53.7 | −1.3% |
| 2015 | 54.4 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 54.3 | +9.9% |
| 2013 | 49.4 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 48.9 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 48 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 47.1 | −0.2% |
| 2009 | 47.2 | −0.9% |
| 2008 | 47.6 | +16.1% |
| 2007 | 41 | −1.0% |
| 2006 | 41.5 | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 40.9 | −4.8% |
| 2004 | 43 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in the Seychelles?
Commercial bank branch density in the Seychelles stood at 39 per 100,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has bank branch density in the Seychelles changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 43 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 39 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
How does the Seychelles compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
The Seychelles ranks 1 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 39 per 100,000 adults versus a regional average of 6.4 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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