South Africa Commercial Bank Branches per 100,000 Adults (2021)
South Africa's Commercial Bank Branches per 100,000 Adults: 38.7 branches per 100,000 adults in 2021, -6.8 YoY. World Bank (GFDD.AI.02), 2004–2021.
South Africa (2021)
38.7
branches per 100,000 adults
-6.8 YoY
YoY Change
-6.8
branches per 100,000 adults
Trend
down
Series length
18
years of data
Data
| Year | branches per 100,000 adults | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 38.7 | -6.8 |
| 2020 | 45.5 | -2.7 |
| 2019 | 48.2 | -3.7 |
| 2018 | 51.9 | -2.1 |
| 2017 | 54.1 | +0.5 |
| 2016 | 53.6 | -2.4 |
| 2015 | 56 | -3.1 |
| 2014 | 59.1 | +3.3 |
| 2013 | 55.9 | +0 |
| 2012 | 55.8 | -2.6 |
| 2011 | 58.4 | +2 |
| 2010 | 56.4 | +3.3 |
| 2009 | 53 | +7.6 |
| 2008 | 45.4 | +10.3 |
| 2007 | 35.1 | -8.4 |
| 2006 | 43.6 | +1 |
| 2005 | 42.6 | +13.7 |
| 2004 | 28.9 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 38.7 branches per 100,000 adults in 2021. The most recent year-on-year change was -6.8. The historical series (2004–2021) shows a peak of 59.1 in 2014 and a trough of 28.8 in 2004.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks south africa commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 2004–2021 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2021. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 59.1 branches per 100,000 adults in 2014 and reached its lowest recorded value of 28.8 in 2004. The latest reading of 38.7 in 2021 represents a year-on-year change of -6.8.