Malaysia vs Thailand: Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account
Malaysia
52.5%
in 2024
Thailand
53.6%
in 2024
Malaysia rank
7th
Thailand rank
6th
Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account over time
- Malaysia
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 53.6% against 52.5% in Malaysia, a difference of 1.1%.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Thailand has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 7th and Thailand ranks 6th of 82 countries.
Thailand has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.6% | 40.7% | 5.1% | Thailand |
| 2020s | 50.8% | 53.9% | 3.1% | Thailand |
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 Thailand?
- Thailand, at 53.6% against 52.5% in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account between Malaysia and Thailand?
- 1.1%, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Thailand?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Malaysia and Thailand rank globally for saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account?
- Malaysia ranks 7th and Thailand ranks 6th 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+)