Costa Rica vs South Africa: Owns a debit card, in labor force
Costa Rica
73.0%
in 2024
South Africa
67.5%
in 2024
Costa Rica rank
53rd
South Africa rank
56th
Owns a debit card, in labor force over time
- Costa Rica
- South Africa
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 73.0% against 67.5% in South Africa, a difference of 5.5%.
That makes Costa Rica's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was South Africa ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 56th of 80 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 59.2% | 63.0% | 3.8% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 65.5% | 68.4% | 2.9% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher owns a debit card, in labor force, Costa Rica or South Africa?
- Costa Rica, at 73.0% against 67.5% in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in owns a debit card, in labor force between Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 5.5%, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Costa Rica and South Africa rank globally for owns a debit card, in labor force?
- Costa Rica ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 56th of 80 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Findex database, published as Owns a debit card, in labor force (% age 15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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The percentage of respondents who report having a debit card, in labor force (% age 15+)