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
204060201120172024

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

Indicator
Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex Database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
92 places, 460 data points, 2011–2024
Last refreshed

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+)