Mongolia vs South Africa: Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account

Mongolia
36.3%
in 2024
South Africa
35.8%
in 2024
Mongolia rank
19th
South Africa rank
20th

Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account over time

  • Mongolia
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Mongolia currently reports 36.3% against 35.8% in South Africa, a difference of 0.5%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Mongolia ahead.

Mongolia ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 20th of 82 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mongolia South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 25.2% 25.6% 0.4% South Africa
2020s 32.7% 38.2% 5.4% South Africa

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, Mongolia or South Africa?
Mongolia, at 36.3% against 35.8% in South Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account between Mongolia and South Africa?
0.5%, with Mongolia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mongolia and South Africa?
5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
How do Mongolia and South Africa rank globally for saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account?
Mongolia ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 20th 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+)