The number of commercial bank branches in Belgium has been on a consistent decline since 2013. In 2023, the density stood at 24.89 units per hundred thousand adults. Over the past ten years, the trend shows a steady decrease, with year-on-year variations fluctuating between -2.52% and -11.5%. Notably, 2021 experienced a slight increase of 1.72% before resuming its downward trajectory. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the last five years was -5.13%, further indicating a steady decline.
Moving forward, the forecast for the next five years suggests a continuation of this downward trend, with an anticipated CAGR of -6.58% and an overall forecasted decline of 28.84% by 2028. The projected figure for 2028 is 16.51 units per hundred thousand adults, highlighting the ongoing consolidation in the banking sector.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of digital banking transformation, potential regulatory changes, and shifts in consumer preferences towards online banking services, which could further influence the physical presence of bank branches in Belgium.
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