East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income) vs Malaysia: Saved at a bank or similar financial institution
East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)
57.6%
in 2024
Malaysia
47.7%
in 2024
East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income) rank
1st
Malaysia rank
3rd
Saved at a bank or similar financial institution over time
- East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)
- Malaysia
How they compare
East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income) currently reports 57.6% against 47.7% in Malaysia, a difference of 9.9%.
That makes East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)'s figure about 1.2 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Malaysia ahead.
East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income) ranks 1st and Malaysia ranks 3rd of 10 groups.
Across the 2 decades both report, East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income) averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income) | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 31.6% | 35.6% | 4.0% | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 48.0% | 47.3% | 0.7% | East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher saved at a bank or similar financial institution, East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income) or Malaysia?
- East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income), at 57.6% against 47.7% in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in saved at a bank or similar financial institution between East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income) and Malaysia?
- 9.9%, with East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income) and Malaysia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income) and Malaysia rank globally for saved at a bank or similar financial institution?
- East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income) ranks 1st and Malaysia ranks 3rd of 10 groups.
- 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+)