Belgium vs Ireland: Share of adults with an account at a financial institution
Belgium
98.2%
in 2024
Ireland
98.3%
in 2024
Belgium rank
17th
Ireland rank
15th
Share of adults with an account at a financial institution over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 98.3% against 98.2% in Belgium, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 17th and Ireland ranks 15th of 115 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 97.7% | 94.6% | 3.0% | Belgium |
| 2020s | 98.6% | 99.0% | 0.4% | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of adults with an account at a financial institution, Belgium or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 98.3% against 98.2% in Belgium as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of adults with an account at a financial institution between Belgium and Ireland?
- 0.1%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for share of adults with an account at a financial institution?
- Belgium ranks 17th and Ireland ranks 15th of 115 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Findex Database - World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of adults with an account at a financial institution. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The share of respondents aged 15 and older, who report having an account (by themselves or with someone else) at a bank or another type of financial institution.