South Korea vs Malta: Share of adults with an account at a financial institution
South Korea
96.9%
in 2024
Malta
96.6%
in 2024
South Korea rank
23rd
Malta rank
24th
Share of adults with an account at a financial institution over time
- South Korea
- Malta
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 96.9% against 96.6% in Malta, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Malta ahead.
South Korea ranks 23rd and Malta ranks 24th of 115 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Malta in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 94.1% | 96.3% | 2.2% | Malta |
| 2020s | 97.8% | 96.5% | 1.3% | South Korea |
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, South Korea or Malta?
- South Korea, at 96.9% against 96.6% in Malta as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of adults with an account at a financial institution between South Korea and Malta?
- 0.3%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Malta?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Malta rank globally for share of adults with an account at a financial institution?
- South Korea ranks 23rd and Malta ranks 24th 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.