Argentina vs South Africa: Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account

Argentina
35.8%
in 2024
South Africa
35.8%
in 2024
Argentina rank
21st
South Africa rank
20th

Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account over time

  • Argentina
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 35.8% against 35.8% in Argentina, a difference of 0.0%.

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

Argentina ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 20th of 82 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Argentina South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 5.0% 25.6% 20.6% South Africa
2020s 25.1% 38.2% 13.1% South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account, Argentina or South Africa?
South Africa, at 35.8% against 35.8% in Argentina as of 2024.
What is the difference in saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account between Argentina and South Africa?
0.0%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account?
Argentina ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 20th of 82 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Global Findex Database, published as Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account (% 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 financial institution or using a mobile money account (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex Database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
92 places, 460 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 or using a mobile money account to save in the past year, (% age 15+)