Ghana vs Kenya: Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account
Ghana
67.2%
in 2024
Kenya
54.4%
in 2024
Ghana rank
1st
Kenya rank
4th
Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account over time
- Ghana
- Kenya
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 67.2% against 54.4% in Kenya, a difference of 12.8%.
That makes Ghana's figure about 1.2 times Kenya's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Kenya ahead.
Ghana ranks 1st and Kenya ranks 4th of 82 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 1 and Kenya in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Kenya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.0% | 26.8% | 9.8% | Kenya |
| 2020s | 56.5% | 49.7% | 6.8% | Ghana |
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, Ghana or Kenya?
- Ghana, at 67.2% against 54.4% in Kenya as of 2024.
- What is the difference in saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account between Ghana and Kenya?
- 12.8%, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Kenya?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and Kenya rank globally for saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account?
- Ghana ranks 1st and Kenya ranks 4th 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+)