Brazil vs South Africa: Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account
Brazil
38.6%
in 2024
South Africa
35.8%
in 2024
Brazil rank
17th
South Africa rank
20th
Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account over time
- Brazil
- South Africa
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 38.6% against 35.8% in South Africa, a difference of 2.8%.
That makes Brazil's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was South Africa ahead.
Brazil ranks 17th 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 | Brazil | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.4% | 25.6% | 13.3% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 32.0% | 38.2% | 6.2% | 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, Brazil or South Africa?
- Brazil, at 38.6% against 35.8% in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account between Brazil and South Africa?
- 2.8%, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Brazil and South Africa rank globally for saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account?
- Brazil ranks 17th 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
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+)