Low & middle income vs Malaysia: Saved at a bank or similar financial institution

Low & middle income
35.7%
in 2024
Malaysia
47.7%
in 2024
Low & middle income rank
3rd
Malaysia rank
3rd

Saved at a bank or similar financial institution over time

  • Low & middle income
  • Malaysia
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How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 47.7% against 35.7% in Low & middle income, a difference of 12.0%.

That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.3 times Low & middle income's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.

Low & middle income ranks 3rd and Malaysia ranks 3rd of 10 groups.

Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Low & middle income Malaysia Difference Ahead
2010s 20.1% 35.6% 15.5% Malaysia
2020s 28.8% 47.3% 18.5% Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher saved at a bank or similar financial institution, Low & middle income or Malaysia?
Malaysia, at 47.7% against 35.7% in Low & middle income as of 2024.
What is the difference in saved at a bank or similar financial institution between Low & middle income and Malaysia?
12.0%, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Low & middle income and Malaysia?
5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
How do Low & middle income and Malaysia rank globally for saved at a bank or similar financial institution?
Low & middle income ranks 3rd 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

Indicator
Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex Database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
90 places, 450 data points, 2011–2024
Last refreshed

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+)