Owns a debit card, in labor force in Australia

Australia: Owns a debit card, in labor force was 94.2% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
94.2%
Change on year
down 4.7%
World rank
21st
of 80 countries
All-time high
98.8%
in 2021
All-time low
83.6%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Owns a debit card, in labor force in Australia, 2011–2024

0204060801002011201720242011: 83.6 % age 15+2014: 93.4 % age 15+2017: 94.6 % age 15+2021: 98.8 % age 15+2024: 94.2 % age 15+

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for owns a debit card, in labor force in Australia is 94.2%, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 4.7% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, owns a debit card, in labor force in Australia peaked at 98.8% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 83.6%, in 2011.

That places Australia 21st out of 80 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Owns a debit card, in labor force in Australia, year by year

Annual values for Owns a debit card, in labor force (% age 15+) in Australia, 2011 to 2024.
Year % age 15+ Change
2011 83.6% —
2014 93.4% +11.8%
2017 94.6% +1.2%
2021 98.8% +4.5%
2024 94.2% -4.7%

Australia compared with similar countries

  • Australia's 94.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 94.7%, 99% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
  • Australia's 94.2% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 87.2%, 1.1× the median. (11 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 90.5% 83.6% 94.6% 3
2020s 96.5% 94.2% 98.8% 2

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 18 New Zealand 95.2% compare
  2. 19 France 94.8% compare
  3. 20 Japan 94.6% compare
  4. 22 Taiwan 93.8% compare
  5. 23 Bulgaria 93.3% compare
  6. 24 Italy 93.3% compare

See the full ranking of 88 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is owns a debit card, in labor force in Australia?
Owns a debit card, in labor force in Australia was 94.2% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest owns a debit card, in labor force recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 98.8% in 2021.
What is the lowest owns a debit card, in labor force recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 83.6% in 2011.
How does Australia rank for owns a debit card, in labor force?
Australia ranks 21st out of 80 countries with data for 2024.
Is owns a debit card, in labor force rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Global Findex database, published as part of Owns a debit card, in labor force (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Owns a debit card, in labor force (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
88 places, 440 data points, 2011–2024
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The percentage of respondents who report having a debit card, in labor force (% age 15+)