Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Colombia
Colombia: Share of adults with an account at a financial institution was 57.1% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Colombia, 2011–2024
Source: Global Findex Database - World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % age 15+.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Colombia is 57.1%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 4.4% on the previous year and up 46.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Colombia peaked at 59.7% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 30.4%, in 2011.
That places Colombia 81st out of 115 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Colombia, year by year
| Year | % age 15+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 30.4% | — |
| 2014 | 39.0% | +28.2% |
| 2017 | 45.8% | +17.3% |
| 2021 | 59.7% | +30.5% |
| 2024 | 57.1% | -4.4% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 57.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 71.0%, 80% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 57.1% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 64.1%, 89% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 38.4% | 30.4% | 45.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 58.4% | 57.1% | 59.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Colombia?
- Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Colombia was 57.1% in 2024, according to Global Findex Database - World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of adults with an account at a financial institution recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 59.7% in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of adults with an account at a financial institution recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.4% in 2011.
- How does Colombia rank for share of adults with an account at a financial institution?
- Colombia ranks 81st out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of adults with an account at a financial institution rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Global Findex Database - World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of adults with an account at a financial institution. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The share of respondents aged 15 and older, who report having an account (by themselves or with someone else) at a bank or another type of financial institution.