Costa Rica vs Nigeria: Saved at a bank or similar financial institution
Costa Rica
34.9%
in 2024
Nigeria
37.7%
in 2024
Costa Rica rank
10th
Nigeria rank
8th
Saved at a bank or similar financial institution over time
- Costa Rica
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 37.7% against 34.9% in Costa Rica, a difference of 2.8%.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.1 times Costa Rica's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Nigeria ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 10th and Nigeria ranks 8th of 80 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 1 and Nigeria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.4% | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 28.4% | 27.7% | 0.7% | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher saved at a bank or similar financial institution, Costa Rica or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 37.7% against 34.9% in Costa Rica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in saved at a bank or similar financial institution between Costa Rica and Nigeria?
- 2.8%, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Nigeria?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Costa Rica and Nigeria rank globally for saved at a bank or similar financial institution?
- Costa Rica ranks 10th and Nigeria ranks 8th 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+)