Automated teller machines (ATMs) in China
China: Automated teller machines (ATMs) was 67.83 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in China, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 9.61 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2007 | 11.98 per 100,000 adults | +24.7% |
| 2008 | 15.58 per 100,000 adults | +30.1% |
| 2009 | 19.84 per 100,000 adults | +27.3% |
| 2010 | 24.86 per 100,000 adults | +25.3% |
| 2011 | 30.39 per 100,000 adults | +22.3% |
| 2012 | 37.56 per 100,000 adults | +23.6% |
| 2013 | 46.69 per 100,000 adults | +24.3% |
| 2014 | 54.88 per 100,000 adults | +17.5% |
| 2015 | 76.9 per 100,000 adults | +40.1% |
| 2016 | 81.51 per 100,000 adults | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 84.26 per 100,000 adults | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 96.96 per 100,000 adults | +15.1% |
| 2019 | 95.32 per 100,000 adults | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 87.58 per 100,000 adults | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 81.42 per 100,000 adults | -7.0% |
| 2022 | 76.56 per 100,000 adults | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 71.85 per 100,000 adults | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 67.83 per 100,000 adults | -5.6% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 67.83 per 100,000 adults is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 45.48 per 100,000 adults, 1.5× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- China's 67.83 per 100,000 adults is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 46.04 per 100,000 adults, 1.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
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
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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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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.