Bank Branch Density Statistics in Vanuatu (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, commercial bank branch density in Vanuatu came to 21.1 per 100,000 adults in 2021. Down from 21.1 per 100,000 adults in 2020 to 21.1 per 100,000 adults in 2021. Vanuatu ranks #6 of 25 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #40 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 21.1 per 100,000 adults (2021)
- Bank Branch Density in Vanuatu as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- −0.3% (2021)
- Down from 21.1 per 100,000 adults in 2020 to 21.1 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- CAGR 2004–2021
- +0.4% per year (2021)
- Compound annual growth rate from 19.6 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 21.1 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 19.6 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 19.6 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 21.1 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- Peak value (2014)
- 22.9 per 100,000 adults (2014)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2021 value is 21.1 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #6 of 25 (2021)
- Vanuatu ranks 6 of 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #40 of 172 (2021)
- Vanuatu ranks 40 of 172 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 16.1 per 100,000 adults (2021)
- Vanuatu (21.1 per 100,000 adults) is above the average of 16.1 per 100,000 adults across the 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 19.9 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -1.2%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2021)
- 22 per 100,000 adults (2021)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Branches excluding headquarters, commercial banks (number) (2021)
- 36 (2021)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Vanuatu (2015)
- 22.4% (2015)
- 22.4% of the population in Vanuatu used the internet in 2015 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 327,777 (2024)
- Vanuatu had a population of 327,777 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2021
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21.1 | −0.3% |
| 2020 | 21.1 | −0.4% |
| 2019 | 21.2 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 20.7 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 20.6 | −2.6% |
| 2016 | 21.2 | −2.9% |
| 2015 | 21.8 | −4.7% |
| 2014 | 22.9 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 22.2 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 22.1 | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 20.7 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 20.6 | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 19.7 | −2.6% |
| 2008 | 20.3 | −2.6% |
| 2007 | 20.8 | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 19.1 | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 19 | −3.0% |
| 2004 | 19.6 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Vanuatu?
Commercial bank branch density in Vanuatu stood at 21.1 per 100,000 adults in 2021, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the bank branch density data for Vanuatu?
The most recent observation is from 2021. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2021 is the latest available year for Vanuatu.
Where does the bank branch density data for Vanuatu come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.BRCH.P5). The latest observation for Vanuatu is from 2021; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
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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