Bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce in South Africa

South Africa: Bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce was 74.6% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
74.6%
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
43rd
of 98 countries
All-time high
77.2%
in 2021
All-time low
39.3%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce in South Africa, 2011–2024

0204060802011201720242011: 39.3 % age 15+2014: 57 % age 15+2017: 59.3 % age 15+2021: 77.2 % age 15+2024: 74.6 % age 15+

Source: World Bank. Measured in % age 15+.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 74.6% for bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce in 2024.

That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and up 30.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce in South Africa peaked at 77.2% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 39.3%, in 2011.

South Africa ranks 43rd of 98 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce (% age 15+) in South Africa, 2011 to 2024.
Year % age 15+ Change
2011 39.3%
2014 57.0% +45.1%
2017 59.3% +4.1%
2021 77.2% +30.1%
2024 74.6% -3.4%

South Africa compared with similar countries

  • South Africa's 74.6% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 61.6%, 1.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • South Africa's 74.6% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 16.7%, 4.5× the median. (17 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 51.9% 39.3% 59.3% 3
2020s 75.9% 74.6% 77.2% 2

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 40 Brazil 76.8% compare
  2. 41 North Macedonia 75.4% compare
  3. 42 Georgia 74.6% compare
  4. 44 Israel 74.1% compare
  5. 45 Italy 73.7% compare
  6. 46 Kazakhstan 72.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce in South Africa?
Bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce in South Africa was 74.6% in 2024, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 77.2% in 2021.
What is the lowest bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 39.3% in 2011.
How does South Africa rank for bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce?
South Africa ranks 43rd out of 98 countries with data for 2024.
Is bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Bank or similar financial institution account, out of laborforce (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
110 places, 550 data points, 2011–2024
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