South Asia vs United Kingdom: Owns a debit card
South Asia
31.7%
in 2024
United Kingdom
95.6%
in 2024
South Asia rank
8th
United Kingdom rank
7th
Owns a debit card over time
- South Asia
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 95.6% against 31.7% in South Asia, a difference of 63.9%.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 3.0 times South Asia's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
South Asia ranks 8th and United Kingdom ranks 7th of 10 groups.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.4% | 91.8% | 74.4% | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 27.2% | 95.6% | 68.3% | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher owns a debit card, South Asia or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 95.6% against 31.7% in South Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in owns a debit card between South Asia and United Kingdom?
- 63.9%, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and United Kingdom?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Asia and United Kingdom rank globally for owns a debit card?
- South Asia ranks 8th and United Kingdom ranks 7th of 10 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Findex Database, published as Owns a debit card (% 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 ATM or debit card, (% age 15+)