Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Automated teller machines (ATMs) was 10.07 per 100,000 adults in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Ethiopia, 2004–2023
Source: Financial Access Survey - IMF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 100,000 adults.
Analysis
In 2023, automated teller machines (atms) in Ethiopia stood at 10.07 per 100,000 adults. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.3% on the previous year and up 2,117.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in Ethiopia peaked at 10.07 per 100,000 adults in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0194 per 100,000 adults, in 2005.
That places Ethiopia 152nd out of 187 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0.0201 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2005 | 0.0194 per 100,000 adults | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 0.0305 per 100,000 adults | +57.2% |
| 2007 | 0.0408 per 100,000 adults | +33.8% |
| 2008 | 0.0679 per 100,000 adults | +66.2% |
| 2009 | 0.0971 per 100,000 adults | +43.1% |
| 2010 | 0.295 per 100,000 adults | +203.7% |
| 2011 | 0.3133 per 100,000 adults | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 0.4541 per 100,000 adults | +44.9% |
| 2022 | 9.13 per 100,000 adults | +1910.3% |
| 2023 | 10.07 per 100,000 adults | +10.3% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 10.07 per 100,000 adults is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.72 per 100,000 adults, 2.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 10.07 per 100,000 adults is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.68 per 100,000 adults, 1.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.046 per 100,000 adults | 0.0194 per 100,000 adults | 0.0971 per 100,000 adults | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.3542 per 100,000 adults | 0.295 per 100,000 adults | 0.4541 per 100,000 adults | 3 |
| 2020s | 9.6 per 100,000 adults | 9.13 per 100,000 adults | 10.07 per 100,000 adults | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More reference data data for Ethiopia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 100.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.47 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in Ethiopia?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in Ethiopia was 10.07 per 100,000 adults in 2023, 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.07 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0194 per 100,000 adults in 2005.
- How does Ethiopia rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- Ethiopia ranks 152nd out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,117.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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
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.