Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) vs Malaysia: Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account
Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)
23.3%
in 2024
Malaysia
52.5%
in 2024
Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) rank
9th
Malaysia rank
7th
Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account over time
- Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 52.5% against 23.3% in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income), a difference of 29.2%.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 2.3 times Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)'s.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) ranks 9th and Malaysia ranks 7th of 10 groups.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.7% | 35.6% | 26.9% | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 16.6% | 50.8% | 34.2% | Malaysia |
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, Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 52.5% against 23.3% in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account between Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) and Malaysia?
- 29.2%, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) and Malaysia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) and Malaysia rank globally for saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account?
- Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) ranks 9th and Malaysia ranks 7th of 10 groups.
- 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+)