China vs Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income): Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account
China
66.5%
in 2024
Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
28.8%
in 2024
China rank
2nd
Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) rank
5th
Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account over time
- China
- Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
How they compare
China currently reports 66.5% against 28.8% in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income), a difference of 37.7%.
That makes China's figure about 2.3 times Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)'s.
Across all 5 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 2nd and Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) ranks 5th of 82 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.7% | 11.7% | 23.9% | China |
| 2020s | 55.6% | 23.4% | 32.3% | China |
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, China or Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)?
- China, at 66.5% against 28.8% in Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account between China and Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)?
- 37.7%, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do China and Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) rank globally for saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account?
- China ranks 2nd and Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income) ranks 5th 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+)