Hong Kong vs Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income): Bank or similar financial institution account, in laborforce

Hong Kong
99.3%
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
40.9%
in 2024
Hong Kong rank
8th
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) rank
11th

Bank or similar financial institution account, in laborforce over time

  • Hong Kong
  • Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
20406080100201120172024

How they compare

Hong Kong currently reports 99.3% against 40.9% in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income), a difference of 58.4%.

That makes Hong Kong's figure about 2.4 times Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)'s.

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

Hong Kong ranks 8th and Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) ranks 11th of 98 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Hong Kong Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) Difference Ahead
2010s 97.7% 32.9% 64.8% Hong Kong
2020s 99.6% 40.7% 58.8% Hong Kong

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher bank or similar financial institution account, in laborforce, Hong Kong or Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
Hong Kong, at 99.3% against 40.9% in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) as of 2024.
What is the difference in bank or similar financial institution account, in laborforce between Hong Kong and Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
58.4%, with Hong Kong ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
How do Hong Kong and Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) rank globally for bank or similar financial institution account, in laborforce?
Hong Kong ranks 8th and Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) ranks 11th of 98 countries.
Where does this data come from?
The World Bank, published as Bank or similar financial institution account, in laborforce (% age 15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Bank or similar financial institution account, in laborforce (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
110 places, 550 data points, 2011–2024
Last refreshed