Mauritius vs South Africa: Saved at a bank or similar financial institution
Mauritius
30.4%
in 2024
South Africa
32.0%
in 2024
Mauritius rank
15th
South Africa rank
14th
Saved at a bank or similar financial institution over time
- Mauritius
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 32.0% against 30.4% in Mauritius, a difference of 1.6%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Mauritius's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Mauritius ahead.
Mauritius ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 14th of 80 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Mauritius averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritius | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30.2% | 25.6% | 4.6% | Mauritius |
| 2020s | 29.7% | 34.6% | 4.9% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher saved at a bank or similar financial institution, Mauritius or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 32.0% against 30.4% in Mauritius as of 2024.
- What is the difference in saved at a bank or similar financial institution between Mauritius and South Africa?
- 1.6%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritius and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Mauritius and South Africa rank globally for saved at a bank or similar financial institution?
- Mauritius ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 14th 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+)