Bank Branch Density Statistics in Tanzania (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, commercial bank branch density in Tanzania came to 2.3 per 100,000 adults in 2022. Down from 2.5 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 2.3 per 100,000 adults in 2022. Tanzania ranks #36 of 42 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #164 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 2.3 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Bank Branch Density in Tanzania as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- −4.3% (2022)
- Down from 2.5 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 2.3 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- CAGR 2005–2022
- +4.2% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from 1.2 per 100,000 adults in 2005 to 2.3 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2005)
- 1.2 per 100,000 adults (2005)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 1.2 per 100,000 adults in 2005 to 2.3 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Peak value (2016)
- 2.8 per 100,000 adults (2016)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 2.3 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #36 of 42 (2022)
- Tanzania ranks 36 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #164 of 172 (2022)
- Tanzania ranks 164 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 6.4 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Tanzania (2.3 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
- 2.2 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -1.6%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 2.4 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)
- 929 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Tanzania (2024)
- 31.2% (2024)
- 31.2% of the population in Tanzania used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 68.6 million (2024)
- Tanzania had a population of 68.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2005–2022
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.3 | −4.3% |
| 2021 | 2.5 | −1.2% |
| 2020 | 2.5 | −7.0% |
| 2019 | 2.7 | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 2.5 | −8.5% |
| 2017 | 2.8 | −2.3% |
| 2016 | 2.8 | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 2.6 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 2.6 | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 2.5 | +11.4% |
| 2012 | 2.2 | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 2.1 | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 2 | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 1.9 | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 1.8 | +35.3% |
| 2007 | 1.3 | +14.0% |
| 2006 | 1.1 | −1.5% |
| 2005 | 1.2 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Tanzania?
Commercial bank branch density in Tanzania stood at 2.3 per 100,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Tanzania compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Tanzania ranks 36 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 2.3 per 100,000 adults versus a regional average of 6.4 per 100,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Tanzania rank globally on bank branch density?
Tanzania ranks 164 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 Tanzania look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 2.2 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -1.6%); 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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