China vs Iran: Share of adults with an account at a financial institution
China
89.4%
in 2024
Iran
91.1%
in 2024
China rank
35th
Iran rank
32nd
Share of adults with an account at a financial institution over time
- China
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 91.1% against 89.4% in China, a difference of 1.7%.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
China ranks 35th and Iran ranks 32nd of 115 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 74.1% | 86.6% | 12.5% | Iran |
| 2020s | 89.0% | 90.5% | 1.5% | Iran |
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, China or Iran?
- Iran, at 91.1% against 89.4% in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of adults with an account at a financial institution between China and Iran?
- 1.7%, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Iran?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do China and Iran rank globally for share of adults with an account at a financial institution?
- China ranks 35th and Iran ranks 32nd 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.