South Africa: Bank branches per 100,000 people

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 South Africa

Bank branches per 100,000 people

 Latest value 38.66
 Year 2021
 Measure bank branches
 Data availability 2004 - 2021
 Average 49.00
 Min - Max 28.85 - 59.11
 Source The International Monetary Fund
The latest value from 2021 is 38.66 bank branches, a decline from 45.49 bank branches in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 60.70 bank branches, based on data from 46 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 2004 to 2021 is 49 bank branches. The minimum value, 28.85 bank branches, was reached in 2004 while the maximum of 59.11 bank branches was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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South Africa - Bank branches per 100,000 people - Recent values chart

Historical series
South Africa - Bank branches per 100,000 people - historical chart - 2004-2021




Definition: Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults.

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 Domestic credit to the private sector 112.00 2020 percent
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 Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP 69.94 2021 percent
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 Financial system deposits, percent of GDP 60.38 2021 percent
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 Percent people with bank accounts 84.11 2021 percent
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