Bank Branch Density Statistics in United States (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, commercial bank branch density in the United States came to 26.6 per 100,000 adults in 2023. Down from 27.2 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 26.6 per 100,000 adults in 2023. United States ranks #1 of 2 economies in North America on this measure, and #23 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 26.6 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Branch Density in the United States as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- −2.1% (2023)
- Down from 27.2 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 26.6 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2004–2023
- −1.1% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 32.6 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 26.6 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 32.6 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 32.6 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 26.6 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Peak value (2009)
- 35.8 per 100,000 adults (2009)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 26.6 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in North America
- #1 of 2 (2023)
- The United States ranks 1 of 2 countries in North America with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #23 of 172 (2023)
- The United States ranks 23 of 172 countries with data globally.
- North America average
- 22.8 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- The United States (26.6 per 100,000 adults) is above the average of 22.8 per 100,000 adults across the 2 countries in North America with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 24.6 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -2.7%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 25.7 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)
- 68,436 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in the United States (2024)
- 94.7% (2024)
- 94.7% of the population in the United States used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 340.1 million (2024)
- The United States had a population of 340.1 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2023
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26.6 | −2.1% |
| 2022 | 27.2 | −3.7% |
| 2021 | 28.2 | −4.4% |
| 2020 | 29.6 | −3.2% |
| 2019 | 30.5 | −1.4% |
| 2018 | 31 | −1.0% |
| 2017 | 31.3 | −2.7% |
| 2016 | 32.2 | −1.7% |
| 2015 | 32.7 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 32.4 | −3.5% |
| 2013 | 33.6 | −3.5% |
| 2012 | 34.8 | −0.6% |
| 2011 | 35 | −0.7% |
| 2010 | 35.3 | −1.4% |
| 2009 | 35.8 | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 35 | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 34.6 | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 33.8 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 33.2 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 32.6 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in the United States?
Commercial bank branch density in the United States stood at 26.6 per 100,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the bank branch density data for the United States come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.BRCH.P5). The latest observation for the United States is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank branch density in the United States changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 32.6 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 26.6 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
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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