Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Automated teller machines (ATMs) was 12.05 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Pakistan, 2004–2024
Source: Financial Access Survey - IMF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 100,000 adults.
Analysis
The most recent figure for automated teller machines (atms) in Pakistan is 12.05 per 100,000 adults, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 74.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in Pakistan peaked at 12.05 per 100,000 adults in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.6953 per 100,000 adults, in 2004.
That places Pakistan 147th out of 187 countries with data for 2024, 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0.6953 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2005 | 1.09 per 100,000 adults | +56.5% |
| 2006 | 1.74 per 100,000 adults | +60.3% |
| 2007 | 2.53 per 100,000 adults | +44.8% |
| 2008 | 3.14 per 100,000 adults | +24.5% |
| 2009 | 3.61 per 100,000 adults | +14.9% |
| 2010 | 3.96 per 100,000 adults | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 4.37 per 100,000 adults | +10.4% |
| 2012 | 4.93 per 100,000 adults | +12.7% |
| 2013 | 5.92 per 100,000 adults | +20.2% |
| 2014 | 6.91 per 100,000 adults | +16.6% |
| 2015 | 8.11 per 100,000 adults | +17.4% |
| 2016 | 9.16 per 100,000 adults | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 9.77 per 100,000 adults | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 10.26 per 100,000 adults | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 10.67 per 100,000 adults | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 10.98 per 100,000 adults | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 11.18 per 100,000 adults | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 11.49 per 100,000 adults | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 11.83 per 100,000 adults | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 12.05 per 100,000 adults | +1.8% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 12.05 per 100,000 adults is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 16.89 per 100,000 adults, 71% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 12.05 per 100,000 adults is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 31.36 per 100,000 adults, 38% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.13 per 100,000 adults | 0.6953 per 100,000 adults | 3.61 per 100,000 adults | 6 |
| 2010s | 7.41 per 100,000 adults | 3.96 per 100,000 adults | 10.67 per 100,000 adults | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.51 per 100,000 adults | 10.98 per 100,000 adults | 12.05 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 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
- 148 Equatorial Guinea 11.65 per 100,000 adults compare
- 149 Solomon Islands 11.62 per 100,000 adults compare
- 150 Mauritania 11.14 per 100,000 adults compare
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in Pakistan?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in Pakistan was 12.05 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 12.05 per 100,000 adults in 2024.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6953 per 100,000 adults in 2004.
- How does Pakistan rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- Pakistan ranks 147th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.