Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Portugal
Portugal: Share of adults with an account at a financial institution was 91.4% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Portugal, 2011–2024
Source: Global Findex Database - World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % age 15+.
Analysis
In 2024, share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Portugal stood at 91.4%.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Portugal peaked at 92.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 81.2%, in 2011.
Portugal ranks 31st of 115 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % age 15+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 81.2% | — |
| 2014 | 87.4% | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 92.3% | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 92.6% | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 91.4% | -1.4% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 91.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 97.0%, 94% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 91.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 88.6%, 1.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 87.0% | 81.2% | 92.3% | 3 |
| 2020s | 92.0% | 91.4% | 92.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Portugal?
- Share of adults with an account at a financial institution in Portugal was 91.4% 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 92.6% in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of adults with an account at a financial institution recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.2% in 2011.
- How does Portugal rank for share of adults with an account at a financial institution?
- Portugal ranks 31st out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of adults with an account at a financial institution rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal 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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About this data
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.