Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Latvia
Latvia: Share of adults with an account at a financial institution was 95.0% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Latvia, 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 Latvia is 95.0%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Latvia peaked at 96.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 89.7%, in 2011.
Latvia ranks 26th of 115 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Latvia, year by year
| Year | % age 15+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 89.7% | — |
| 2014 | 90.2% | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 93.2% | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 96.6% | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 95.0% | -1.7% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 95.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 97.0%, 98% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 95.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 88.6%, 1.1× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 91.0% | 89.7% | 93.2% | 3 |
| 2020s | 95.8% | 95.0% | 96.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Latvia?
- Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Latvia was 95.0% 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 Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 96.6% in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of adults with an account at a financial institution recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.7% in 2011.
- How does Latvia rank for share of adults with an account at a financial institution?
- Latvia ranks 26th out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of adults with an account at a financial institution rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Latvia 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.