Sierra Leone vs Palestine: Share of adults with an account at a financial institution

Sierra Leone
38.6%
in 2024
Palestine
39.6%
in 2024
Sierra Leone rank
104th
Palestine rank
101st

Share of adults with an account at a financial institution over time

  • Sierra Leone
  • Palestine
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How they compare

Palestine currently reports 39.6% against 38.6% in Sierra Leone, a difference of 1.0%.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Palestine has been ahead every year.

Sierra Leone ranks 104th and Palestine ranks 101st of 115 countries.

Palestine has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sierra Leone Palestine Difference Ahead
2010s 16.9% 22.9% 6.0% Palestine
2020s 33.7% 36.6% 2.9% Palestine

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, Sierra Leone or Palestine?
Palestine, at 39.6% against 38.6% in Sierra Leone as of 2024.
What is the difference in share of adults with an account at a financial institution between Sierra Leone and Palestine?
1.0%, with Palestine ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and Palestine?
5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
How do Sierra Leone and Palestine rank globally for share of adults with an account at a financial institution?
Sierra Leone ranks 104th and Palestine ranks 101st 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

Indicator
Share of adults with an account at a financial institution
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex Database - World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
115 places, 575 data points, 2011–2024
Last refreshed

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.