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
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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

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+)