Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Automated teller machines (ATMs) was 15.87 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Bangladesh, 2004–2024
Source: Financial Access Survey - IMF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 100,000 adults.
Analysis
In 2024, automated teller machines (atms) in Bangladesh stood at 15.87 per 100,000 adults. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.5% on the previous year and up 173.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in Bangladesh peaked at 15.87 per 100,000 adults in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.1259 per 100,000 adults, in 2004.
That places Bangladesh 138th out of 187 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0.1259 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2005 | 0.1979 per 100,000 adults | +57.2% |
| 2006 | 0.349 per 100,000 adults | +76.4% |
| 2007 | 0.506 per 100,000 adults | +45.0% |
| 2008 | 0.8372 per 100,000 adults | +65.4% |
| 2009 | 1.28 per 100,000 adults | +53.0% |
| 2010 | 2.11 per 100,000 adults | +64.9% |
| 2011 | 3.72 per 100,000 adults | +76.2% |
| 2012 | 4.06 per 100,000 adults | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 4.98 per 100,000 adults | +22.8% |
| 2014 | 5.81 per 100,000 adults | +16.6% |
| 2015 | 7.15 per 100,000 adults | +23.0% |
| 2016 | 8.09 per 100,000 adults | +13.2% |
| 2017 | 8.45 per 100,000 adults | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 9.06 per 100,000 adults | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 9.61 per 100,000 adults | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 10.8 per 100,000 adults | +12.3% |
| 2021 | 11.8 per 100,000 adults | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 13.2 per 100,000 adults | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 14.22 per 100,000 adults | +7.8% |
| 2024 | 15.87 per 100,000 adults | +11.5% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 15.87 per 100,000 adults is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 16.89 per 100,000 adults, 94% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 15.87 per 100,000 adults is below the median for South Asia, which is 24.47 per 100,000 adults, 65% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5495 per 100,000 adults | 0.1259 per 100,000 adults | 1.28 per 100,000 adults | 6 |
| 2010s | 6.3 per 100,000 adults | 2.11 per 100,000 adults | 9.61 per 100,000 adults | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.18 per 100,000 adults | 10.8 per 100,000 adults | 15.87 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More reference data data for Bangladesh
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 105.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in Bangladesh?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in Bangladesh was 15.87 per 100,000 adults in 2024, according to Financial Access Survey - IMF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 15.87 per 100,000 adults in 2024.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1259 per 100,000 adults in 2004.
- How does Bangladesh rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- Bangladesh ranks 138th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Financial Access Survey - IMF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Automated teller machines (ATMs). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults. ATMs are computerised telecommunications devices that provide clients of a financial institution with access to financial transactions in a public place.