Costa Rica vs Saudi Arabia: Saved at a bank or similar financial institution
Costa Rica
34.9%
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
37.4%
in 2024
Costa Rica rank
10th
Saudi Arabia rank
9th
Saved at a bank or similar financial institution over time
- Costa Rica
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 37.4% against 34.9% in Costa Rica, a difference of 2.5%.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.1 times Costa Rica's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Costa Rica ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 10th and Saudi Arabia ranks 9th of 80 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.4% | 15.7% | 6.7% | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 28.4% | 36.5% | 8.1% | Saudi Arabia |
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 Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 37.4% 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 Saudi Arabia?
- 2.5%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Saudi Arabia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Costa Rica and Saudi Arabia rank globally for saved at a bank or similar financial institution?
- Costa Rica ranks 10th and Saudi Arabia ranks 9th 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+)