Bank Depositors Statistics in Tanzania (2026)
As of 2022, commercial bank depositors in Tanzania was 517 per 1,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 347.4 per 1,000 adults in 2021 to 517 per 1,000 adults in 2022. Tanzania ranks #12 of 35 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #65 of 95 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 517 per 1,000 adults (2022)
- Bank Depositors in Tanzania as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- +48.8% (2022)
- Up from 347.4 per 1,000 adults in 2021 to 517 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
- CAGR 2006–2022
- +8.1% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from 149.6 per 1,000 adults in 2006 to 517 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2006)
- 149.6 per 1,000 adults (2006)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 149.6 per 1,000 adults in 2006 to 517 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
- Record high (2022)
- 517 per 1,000 adults (2022)
- The 2022 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Tanzania.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #12 of 35 (2022)
- Tanzania ranks 12 of 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #65 of 95 (2022)
- Tanzania ranks 65 of 95 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 534.5 per 1,000 adults (2022)
- Tanzania (517 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 534.5 per 1,000 adults across the 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 704.6 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 15-year trend (CAGR 8%); not an official figure.
- Number of depositors with commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
- 942.8 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- 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, 2006–2022
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 517 | +48.8% |
| 2021 | 347 | +10.7% |
| 2020 | 314 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 304 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 302 | +93.2% |
| 2009 | 156 | −11.5% |
| 2008 | 177 | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 162 | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 150 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank depositors in Tanzania?
Commercial bank depositors in Tanzania stood at 517 per 1,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the bank depositors data for Tanzania?
The most recent observation is from 2022. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2022 is the latest available year for Tanzania.
Where does the bank depositors data for Tanzania come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.DPTR.P3). The latest observation for Tanzania is from 2022; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank depositors in Tanzania changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 149.6 per 1,000 adults in 2006 to 517 per 1,000 adults in 2022.
How does Tanzania compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Tanzania ranks 12 of 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 517 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 534.5 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.DPTR.P3, 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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