What is automated teller machines (atms) in China?

Automated teller machines (atms) in China was 67.83 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 China?

The highest recorded value was 96.96 per 100,000 adults in 2018.

What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in China?

The lowest recorded value was 9.61 per 100,000 adults in 2006.

How does China rank for automated teller machines (atms)?

China ranks 46th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.

Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in China?

Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this China 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.

Automated teller machines (ATMs) in China

Name: Automated teller machines (ATMs) in China
Creator: Financial Access Survey - IMF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

China: Automated teller machines (ATMs) was 67.83 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

67.83 per 100,000 adults

Change on year

down 5.6%

World rank

46th

of 187 countries

All-time high

96.96 per 100,000 adults

in 2018

All-time low

9.61 per 100,000 adults

in 2006

Years of data

2006–2024

Automated teller machines (ATMs) in China, 2006–2024

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 China stood at 67.83 per 100,000 adults.

That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year and up 23.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in China peaked at 96.96 per 100,000 adults in 2018 and was at its lowest, 9.61 per 100,000 adults, in 2006.

That places China 46th out of 187 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	14.25 per 100,000 adults	9.61 per 100,000 adults	19.84 per 100,000 adults	4
2010s	62.93 per 100,000 adults	24.86 per 100,000 adults	96.96 per 100,000 adults	10
2020s	77.05 per 100,000 adults	67.83 per 100,000 adults	87.58 per 100,000 adults	5

Countries ranked near China

43 North Macedonia 69.83 per 100,000 adults compare
44 Moldova 68.41 per 100,000 adults compare
45 Greece 68.08 per 100,000 adults compare
47 Namibia 67.24 per 100,000 adults compare
48 Poland 66.6 per 100,000 adults compare
49 Samoa 66.34 per 100,000 adults compare

See the full ranking of 187 places →

More reference data data for China

Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 49.4 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 966.05 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 27,128 (2050)
Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 275.23 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 5,377 (2050)
Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 966.05 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Agricultural Soils 336,373 (2050)
Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 116.22 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is automated teller machines (atms) in China?: Automated teller machines (atms) in China was 67.83 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 China?: The highest recorded value was 96.96 per 100,000 adults in 2018.
What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in China?: The lowest recorded value was 9.61 per 100,000 adults in 2006.
How does China rank for automated teller machines (atms)?: China ranks 46th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in China?: Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China 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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About this data

Indicator: Automated teller machines (ATMs)
Unit: per 100,000 adults
Source: Financial Access Survey - IMF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 187 places, 3,478 data points, 2004–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.