Bank or similar financial institution account in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Bank or similar financial institution account was 21.6% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Bank or similar financial institution account in Zimbabwe, 2011–2024
Source: Global Findex Database. Measured in % age 15+.
Analysis
The most recent figure for bank or similar financial institution account in Zimbabwe is 21.6%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 26.3% on the previous year and up 25.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bank or similar financial institution account in Zimbabwe peaked at 39.7% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 17.2%, in 2014.
Zimbabwe ranks 100th of 115 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Bank or similar financial institution account in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % age 15+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 39.7% | — |
| 2014 | 17.2% | -56.6% |
| 2017 | 28.2% | +63.9% |
| 2021 | 29.2% | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 21.6% | -26.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.3% | 17.2% | 39.7% | 3 |
| 2020s | 25.4% | 21.6% | 29.2% | 2 |
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More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies -0.5886 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 60,892 (2025)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 60,892 (2025)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 60,892 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.68 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.7408 (2025)
- Consumer price index 11,077 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bank or similar financial institution account in Zimbabwe?
- Bank or similar financial institution account in Zimbabwe was 21.6% in 2024, according to Global Findex Database.
- What is the highest bank or similar financial institution account recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 39.7% in 2011.
- What is the lowest bank or similar financial institution account recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.2% in 2014.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for bank or similar financial institution account?
- Zimbabwe ranks 100th out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is bank or similar financial institution account rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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+)