Automated teller machines (ATMs) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Automated teller machines (ATMs) was 77.74 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ▼ Falling
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in United Kingdom, 2005–2024
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 United Kingdom is 77.74 per 100,000 adults, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.8% on the previous year and down 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in United Kingdom peaked at 131.86 per 100,000 adults in 2015 and was at its lowest, 77.74 per 100,000 adults, in 2024.
United Kingdom ranks 31st of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 117.94 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2006 | 121.22 per 100,000 adults | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 126.07 per 100,000 adults | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 125.84 per 100,000 adults | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 121.47 per 100,000 adults | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 122.31 per 100,000 adults | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 123.71 per 100,000 adults | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 126.23 per 100,000 adults | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 128.91 per 100,000 adults | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 129.96 per 100,000 adults | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 131.86 per 100,000 adults | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 130.07 per 100,000 adults | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 128.72 per 100,000 adults | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 116.27 per 100,000 adults | -9.7% |
| 2019 | 111.06 per 100,000 adults | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 99.67 per 100,000 adults | -10.2% |
| 2021 | 97.02 per 100,000 adults | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 90.33 per 100,000 adults | -6.9% |
| 2023 | 84.34 per 100,000 adults | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 77.74 per 100,000 adults | -7.8% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 77.74 per 100,000 adults is above the median for high income countries, which is 64.31 per 100,000 adults, 1.2× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 77.74 per 100,000 adults is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 68.25 per 100,000 adults, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 122.51 per 100,000 adults | 117.94 per 100,000 adults | 126.07 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
| 2010s | 124.91 per 100,000 adults | 111.06 per 100,000 adults | 131.86 per 100,000 adults | 10 |
| 2020s | 89.82 per 100,000 adults | 77.74 per 100,000 adults | 99.67 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in United Kingdom?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in United Kingdom was 77.74 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 131.86 per 100,000 adults in 2015.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.74 per 100,000 adults in 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- United Kingdom ranks 31st out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.