South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Bank or similar financial institution account
South Africa
78.4%
in 2024
Sri Lanka
81.2%
in 2024
South Africa rank
54th
Sri Lanka rank
51st
Bank or similar financial institution account over time
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 81.2% against 78.4% in South Africa, a difference of 2.8%.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 54th and Sri Lanka ranks 51st of 115 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 63.3% | 74.9% | 11.7% | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 81.3% | 85.1% | 3.8% | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bank or similar financial institution account, South Africa or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 81.2% against 78.4% in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in bank or similar financial institution account between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 2.8%, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Sri Lanka rank globally for bank or similar financial institution account?
- South Africa ranks 54th and Sri Lanka ranks 51st of 115 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Findex Database, published as Bank or similar financial institution account (% age 15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of respondents who report having an account (by themselves or together with someone else) at a bank or another similar financial institution, (% age 15+)