Costa Rica vs South Africa: Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account
Costa Rica
34.9%
in 2024
South Africa
35.8%
in 2024
Costa Rica rank
22nd
South Africa rank
20th
Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account over time
- Costa Rica
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 35.8% against 34.9% in Costa Rica, a difference of 0.9%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was South Africa ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 22nd 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 | Costa Rica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.4% | 25.6% | 3.3% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 28.4% | 38.2% | 9.8% | 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, Costa Rica or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 35.8% against 34.9% in Costa Rica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account between Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 0.9%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Costa Rica and South Africa rank globally for saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account?
- Costa Rica ranks 22nd 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+)