Bank or similar financial institution account in Nigeria

Nigeria: Bank or similar financial institution account was 59.7% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
59.7%
Change on year
up 32.3%
World rank
67th
of 115 countries
All-time high
59.7%
in 2024
All-time low
29.7%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Bank or similar financial institution account in Nigeria, 2011–2024

02040602011201720242011: 29.7 % age 15+2014: 44.2 % age 15+2017: 39.4 % age 15+2021: 45.1 % age 15+2024: 59.7 % age 15+

Source: Global Findex Database. Measured in % age 15+.

Analysis

In 2024, bank or similar financial institution account in Nigeria stood at 59.7%. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.3% on the previous year and up 35.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, bank or similar financial institution account in Nigeria peaked at 59.7% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 29.7%, in 2011.

That places Nigeria 67th out of 115 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Bank or similar financial institution account in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Bank or similar financial institution account (% age 15+) in Nigeria, 2011 to 2024.
Year % age 15+ Change
2011 29.7%
2014 44.2% +48.9%
2017 39.4% -10.8%
2021 45.1% +14.6%
2024 59.7% +32.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 37.7% 29.7% 44.2% 3
2020s 52.4% 45.1% 59.7% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is bank or similar financial institution account in Nigeria?
Bank or similar financial institution account in Nigeria was 59.7% in 2024, according to Global Findex Database.
What is the highest bank or similar financial institution account recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 59.7% in 2024.
What is the lowest bank or similar financial institution account recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 29.7% in 2011.
How does Nigeria rank for bank or similar financial institution account?
Nigeria ranks 67th out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
Is bank or similar financial institution account rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from Global Findex Database, published as part of Bank or similar financial institution account (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Bank or similar financial institution account (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex Database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
127 places, 635 data points, 2011–2024
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The percentage of respondents who report having an account (by themselves or together with someone else) at a bank or another similar financial institution, (% age 15+)