Bank Branch Density Statistics in Vietnam (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, commercial bank branch density in Vietnam came to 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2023. Up from 3 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2023. Vietnam ranks #24 of 25 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #154 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 3.1 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Branch Density in Vietnam as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +1.7% (2023)
- Up from 3 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2008–2023
- −0.5% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 3.3 per 100,000 adults in 2008 to 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2008)
- 3.3 per 100,000 adults (2008)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 3.3 per 100,000 adults in 2008 to 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Peak value (2020)
- 4 per 100,000 adults (2020)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 3.1 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #24 of 25 (2023)
- Vietnam ranks 24 of 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #154 of 172 (2023)
- Vietnam ranks 154 of 172 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 16.1 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Vietnam (3.1 per 100,000 adults) is below the average of 16.1 per 100,000 adults across the 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 2.8 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -3.3%); not an official figure.
- Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 3.1 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)
- 2,355 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Vietnam (2024)
- 84.2% (2024)
- 84.2% of the population in Vietnam used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 101 million (2024)
- Vietnam had a population of 101 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2008–2023
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.1 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 3 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 2.9 | −27.4% |
| 2020 | 4 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 4 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 3.9 | +13.3% |
| 2017 | 3.5 | −10.2% |
| 2016 | 3.9 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 3.8 | −2.1% |
| 2014 | 3.9 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 3.7 | +17.2% |
| 2012 | 3.1 | −12.2% |
| 2011 | 3.6 | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 3.3 | −2.0% |
| 2009 | 3.3 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 3.3 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank branch density in Vietnam?
Commercial bank branch density in Vietnam stood at 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has bank branch density in Vietnam changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 3.3 per 100,000 adults in 2008 to 3.1 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
How does Vietnam compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Vietnam ranks 24 of 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 3.1 per 100,000 adults versus a regional average of 16.1 per 100,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Vietnam rank globally on bank branch density?
Vietnam ranks 154 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 Vietnam look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 2.8 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -3.3%); 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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