Bank or similar financial institution account in Zambia
Zambia: Bank or similar financial institution account was 24.1% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Bank or similar financial institution account in Zambia, 2011–2024
Source: Global Findex Database. Measured in % age 15+.
Analysis
The most recent figure for bank or similar financial institution account in Zambia is 24.1%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bank or similar financial institution account in Zambia peaked at 35.8% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 21.4%, in 2011.
That places Zambia 98th out of 115 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Bank or similar financial institution account in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % age 15+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 21.4% | — |
| 2014 | 31.3% | +46.5% |
| 2017 | 35.8% | +14.5% |
| 2021 | 23.8% | -33.5% |
| 2024 | 24.1% | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29.5% | 21.4% | 35.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 24.0% | 23.8% | 24.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3261 °C (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5273 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2981 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bank or similar financial institution account in Zambia?
- Bank or similar financial institution account in Zambia was 24.1% in 2024, according to Global Findex Database.
- What is the highest bank or similar financial institution account recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 35.8% in 2017.
- What is the lowest bank or similar financial institution account recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.4% in 2011.
- How does Zambia rank for bank or similar financial institution account?
- Zambia ranks 98th out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is bank or similar financial institution account rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia 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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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+)