Bank Branch Density Statistics in Sri Lanka (2026)
In 2022, commercial bank branch density in Sri Lanka stood at 17.2 per 100,000 adults, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 17.3 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 17.2 per 100,000 adults in 2022. Sri Lanka ranks #3 of 6 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #49 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 17.2 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Bank Branch Density in Sri Lanka as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- −0.4% (2022)
- Down from 17.3 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 17.2 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- CAGR 2004–2022
- +2.9% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from 10.3 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 17.2 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 10.3 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 10.3 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 17.2 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Peak value (2016)
- 17.8 per 100,000 adults (2016)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 17.2 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in South Asia
- #3 of 6 (2022)
- Sri Lanka ranks 3 of 6 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #49 of 172 (2022)
- Sri Lanka ranks 49 of 172 countries with data globally.
- South Asia average
- 16.5 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Sri Lanka (17.2 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
- 17 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -0.3%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 17.3 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)
- 2,937 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Sri Lanka (2024)
- 54.6% (2024)
- 54.6% of the population in Sri Lanka used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 21.9 million (2024)
- Sri Lanka had a population of 21.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2022
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17.2 | −0.4% |
| 2021 | 17.3 | −1.5% |
| 2020 | 17.5 | −0.8% |
| 2019 | 17.7 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 17.7 | −0.3% |
| 2017 | 17.7 | −0.2% |
| 2016 | 17.8 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 17.6 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 17.4 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 17 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 16.4 | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 15.6 | +11.3% |
| 2010 | 14 | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 12.9 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 12.2 | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 11.6 | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 11.2 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 10.7 | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 10.3 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Sri Lanka?
Commercial bank branch density in Sri Lanka stood at 17.2 per 100,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has bank branch density in Sri Lanka changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 10.3 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 17.2 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
How does Sri Lanka compare with other countries in South Asia?
Sri Lanka ranks 3 of 6 countries in South Asia with data, with 17.2 per 100,000 adults versus a regional average of 16.5 per 100,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Sri Lanka rank globally on bank branch density?
Sri Lanka ranks 49 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 Sri Lanka look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 17 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -0.3%); not an official figure.
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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