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
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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

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+)