South Asia vs Uganda: Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account
South Asia
23.8%
in 2024
Uganda
53.6%
in 2024
South Asia rank
8th
Uganda rank
5th
Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account over time
- South Asia
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 53.6% against 23.8% in South Asia, a difference of 29.8%.
That makes Uganda's figure about 2.3 times South Asia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Uganda ahead.
South Asia ranks 8th and Uganda ranks 5th of 10 groups.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.6% | 15.3% | 1.7% | Uganda |
| 2020s | 18.1% | 46.1% | 28.1% | Uganda |
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, South Asia or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 53.6% 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 South Asia and Uganda?
- 29.8%, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and Uganda?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Asia and Uganda rank globally for saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account?
- South Asia ranks 8th and Uganda ranks 5th of 10 groups.
- 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+)