Bank or similar financial institution account in Portugal

Portugal: Bank or similar financial institution account was 91.4% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
91.4%
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
30th
of 115 countries
All-time high
92.6%
in 2021
All-time low
81.2%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024

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

0204060801002011201720242011: 81.2 % age 15+2014: 87.4 % age 15+2017: 92.3 % age 15+2021: 92.6 % age 15+2024: 91.4 % age 15+

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

Analysis

In 2024, bank or similar financial institution account in Portugal stood at 91.4%.

The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 4.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, bank or similar financial institution account in Portugal peaked at 92.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 81.2%, in 2011.

That places Portugal 30th out of 115 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Bank or similar financial institution account (% age 15+) in Portugal, 2011 to 2024.
Year % age 15+ Change
2011 81.2%
2014 87.4% +7.6%
2017 92.3% +5.7%
2021 92.6% +0.3%
2024 91.4% -1.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 87.0% 81.2% 92.3% 3
2020s 92.0% 91.4% 92.6% 2

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 27 Croatia 92.6% compare
  2. 28 Czechia 92.3% compare
  3. 29 Slovakia 92.2% compare
  4. 31 Thailand 91.1% compare
  5. 32 Iran, Islamic Republic of 91.1% compare
  6. 33 Mauritius 89.5% compare

See the full ranking of 127 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is bank or similar financial institution account in Portugal?
Bank or similar financial institution account in Portugal was 91.4% in 2024, according to Global Findex Database.
What is the highest bank or similar financial institution account recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 92.6% in 2021.
What is the lowest bank or similar financial institution account recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 81.2% in 2011.
How does Portugal rank for bank or similar financial institution account?
Portugal ranks 30th out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
Is bank or similar financial institution account rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Portugal 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+)