What is automated teller machines (atms) in Nigeria?

Automated teller machines (atms) in Nigeria was 12.83 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 Nigeria?

The highest recorded value was 16.36 per 100,000 adults in 2019.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.655 per 100,000 adults in 2005.

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

Nigeria ranks 143rd out of 187 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Nigeria 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 Nigeria

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

Nigeria: Automated teller machines (ATMs) was 12.83 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)

12.83 per 100,000 adults

Change on year

down 1.6%

World rank

143rd

of 187 countries

All-time high

16.36 per 100,000 adults

in 2019

All-time low

0.655 per 100,000 adults

in 2005

Years of data

2005–2024

Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Nigeria, 2005–2024

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 Nigeria stood at 12.83 per 100,000 adults.

The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 16.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in Nigeria peaked at 16.36 per 100,000 adults in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.655 per 100,000 adults, in 2005.

That places Nigeria 143rd out of 187 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	5.19 per 100,000 adults	0.655 per 100,000 adults	10.99 per 100,000 adults	5
2010s	14.06 per 100,000 adults	10.75 per 100,000 adults	16.36 per 100,000 adults	10
2020s	14.12 per 100,000 adults	12.83 per 100,000 adults	15.38 per 100,000 adults	5

Countries ranked near Nigeria

140 Lesotho 13.79 per 100,000 adults compare
141 Congo 13.48 per 100,000 adults compare
142 Micronesia (country) 12.97 per 100,000 adults compare
144 Gabon 12.24 per 100,000 adults compare
145 Marshall Islands 12.19 per 100,000 adults compare
146 Algeria 12.09 per 100,000 adults compare

See the full ranking of 187 places →

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Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 89,424 (2050)
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Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 1,573 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 21,703 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is automated teller machines (atms) in Nigeria?: Automated teller machines (atms) in Nigeria was 12.83 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 Nigeria?: The highest recorded value was 16.36 per 100,000 adults in 2019.
What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Nigeria?: The lowest recorded value was 0.655 per 100,000 adults in 2005.
How does Nigeria rank for automated teller machines (atms)?: Nigeria ranks 143rd out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in Nigeria?: Over the last ten years it is down 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Nigeria 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.