Bank Borrowers Statistics in Turkiye (2026)

As of 2023, commercial bank borrowers in Turkiye was 984.8 per 1,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 940.4 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 984.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023. Turkiye ranks #1 of 27 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #2 of 101 globally.

Latest value (2023)
984.8 per 1,000 adults (2023)
Bank Borrowers in Turkiye as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2022
+4.7% (2023)
Up from 940.4 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 984.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
CAGR 2004–2023
+3.4% per year (2023)
Compound annual growth rate from 524.6 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 984.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
524.6 per 1,000 adults (2004)
Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 524.6 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 984.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
Record high (2023)
984.8 per 1,000 adults (2023)
The 2023 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Turkiye.
Rank in Europe & Central Asia
#1 of 27 (2023)
Turkiye ranks 1 of 27 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank
#2 of 101 (2023)
Turkiye ranks 2 of 101 countries with data globally.
Europe & Central Asia average
404.6 per 1,000 adults (2023)
Turkiye (984.8 per 1,000 adults) is above the average of 404.6 per 1,000 adults across the 27 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
Projected 2026 value
1,078.9 per 1,000 adults (2026)
Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 3.1%); not an official figure.
Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
976.7 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 Turkiye (2025)
89.8% (2025)
89.8% of the population in Turkiye used the internet in 2025 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024)
85.5 million (2024)
Turkiye had a population of 85.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Bank Borrowers in Turkiye by year (per 1,000 adults)
Year per 1,000 adults Change
2023 985+4.7%
2022 940+6.7%
2021 881+3.2%
2020 854+11.5%
2019 766−1.3%
2018 776−2.8%
2017 798+0.3%
2016 796−4.6%
2015 835+1.1%
2014 826−1.0%
2013 834−2.9%
2012 859+6.9%
2011 804+6.2%
2010 757+2.5%
2009 738+5.4%
2008 700+2.2%
2007 685+13.9%
2006 601+2.0%
2005 590+12.4%
2004 525
Bank Borrowers in Turkiye, 2004–2023Line chart of 20 observations from 2004 to 2023. Values range from 525 to 985; the series starts at 525 in 2004 and ends at 985 in 2023.4006008001,00020042010201520202023525985
Fig. 1 — Bank Borrowers in Turkiye, 2004–2023

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in Turkiye?

Commercial bank borrowers in Turkiye stood at 984.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

How recent is the bank borrowers data for Turkiye?

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 Turkiye.

Where does the bank borrowers data for Turkiye come from?

The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.BRWR.P3). The latest observation for Turkiye is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.

How has bank borrowers in Turkiye changed over time?

World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 524.6 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 984.8 per 1,000 adults in 2023.

How does Turkiye compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?

Turkiye ranks 1 of 27 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 984.8 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 404.6 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator FB.CBK.BRWR.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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