South Africa vs Uruguay: Bank or similar financial institution account
South Africa
78.4%
in 2024
Uruguay
73.7%
in 2024
South Africa rank
54th
Uruguay rank
57th
Bank or similar financial institution account over time
- South Africa
- Uruguay
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 78.4% against 73.7% in Uruguay, a difference of 4.7%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Uruguay's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 54th and Uruguay ranks 57th of 115 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 63.3% | 44.3% | 19.0% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 81.3% | 73.9% | 7.3% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bank or similar financial institution account, South Africa or Uruguay?
- South Africa, at 78.4% against 73.7% in Uruguay as of 2024.
- What is the difference in bank or similar financial institution account between South Africa and Uruguay?
- 4.7%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uruguay?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Uruguay rank globally for bank or similar financial institution account?
- South Africa ranks 54th and Uruguay ranks 57th 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+)