Malaysia vs South Asia: Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account
Malaysia
52.5%
in 2024
South Asia
23.8%
in 2024
Malaysia rank
7th
South Asia rank
8th
Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account over time
- Malaysia
- South Asia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 52.5% against 23.8% in South Asia, a difference of 28.7%.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 2.2 times South Asia's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 7th and South Asia ranks 8th of 82 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.6% | 13.6% | 22.0% | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 50.8% | 18.1% | 32.7% | 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, Malaysia or South Asia?
- Malaysia, at 52.5% against 23.8% in South Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account between Malaysia and South Asia?
- 28.7%, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and South Asia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Malaysia and South Asia rank globally for saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account?
- Malaysia ranks 7th and South Asia ranks 8th 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+)