Burkina Faso vs South Africa: Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account
Burkina Faso
32.9%
in 2024
South Africa
35.8%
in 2024
Burkina Faso rank
23rd
South Africa rank
20th
Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account over time
- Burkina Faso
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 35.8% against 32.9% in Burkina Faso, a difference of 2.9%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Burkina Faso's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 23rd 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 | Burkina Faso | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.5% | 25.6% | 16.1% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 24.4% | 38.2% | 13.7% | 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, Burkina Faso or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 35.8% against 32.9% in Burkina Faso as of 2024.
- What is the difference in saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account between Burkina Faso and South Africa?
- 2.9%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and South Africa rank globally for saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account?
- Burkina Faso ranks 23rd 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+)