China vs Malaysia: Saved at a bank or similar financial institution
China
66.5%
in 2024
Malaysia
47.7%
in 2024
China rank
1st
Malaysia rank
3rd
Saved at a bank or similar financial institution over time
- China
- Malaysia
How they compare
China currently reports 66.5% against 47.7% in Malaysia, a difference of 18.8%.
That makes China's figure about 1.4 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Malaysia ahead.
China ranks 1st and Malaysia ranks 3rd of 80 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.7% | 35.6% | 0.0% | China |
| 2020s | 55.6% | 47.3% | 8.3% | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher saved at a bank or similar financial institution, China or Malaysia?
- China, at 66.5% against 47.7% in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in saved at a bank or similar financial institution between China and Malaysia?
- 18.8%, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Malaysia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do China and Malaysia rank globally for saved at a bank or similar financial institution?
- China ranks 1st and Malaysia ranks 3rd of 80 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Findex Database, published as Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% 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 saving or setting aside any money at a bank or similar financial institution in the past year, (% age 15+)