South Asia vs Zambia: Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account
South Asia
23.8%
in 2024
Zambia
50.1%
in 2024
South Asia rank
8th
Zambia rank
8th
Saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account over time
- South Asia
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 50.1% against 23.8% in South Asia, a difference of 26.3%.
That makes Zambia's figure about 2.1 times South Asia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Zambia ahead.
South Asia ranks 8th and Zambia ranks 8th of 10 groups.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.6% | 14.1% | 0.4% | Zambia |
| 2020s | 18.1% | 39.5% | 21.5% | Zambia |
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 Zambia?
- Zambia, at 50.1% 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 Zambia?
- 26.3%, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and Zambia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Asia and Zambia rank globally for saved at a financial institution or using a mobile money account?
- South Asia ranks 8th and Zambia ranks 8th 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+)