Nigeria vs Saudi Arabia: Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account
Nigeria
43.4%
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
41.7%
in 2024
Nigeria rank
13th
Saudi Arabia rank
14th
Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account over time
- Nigeria
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 43.4% against 41.7% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 1.7%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Nigeria ahead.
Nigeria ranks 13th and Saudi Arabia ranks 14th of 82 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23.7% | 15.7% | 8.0% | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 30.6% | 38.6% | 8.0% | Saudi Arabia |
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, Nigeria or Saudi Arabia?
- Nigeria, at 43.4% against 41.7% in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia?
- 1.7%, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Saudi Arabia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and Saudi Arabia rank globally for saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account?
- Nigeria ranks 13th and Saudi Arabia ranks 14th 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+)