Owns a debit card, in labor force in El Salvador

El Salvador: Owns a debit card, in labor force was 34.6% in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
34.6%
Change on year
up 81.0%
World rank
71st
of 79 countries
All-time high
34.6%
in 2024
All-time low
17.8%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Owns a debit card, in labor force in El Salvador, 2011–2024

01020302011201720242011: 17.8 % age 15+2014: 33 % age 15+2017: 26 % age 15+2021: 19.1 % age 15+2024: 34.6 % age 15+

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

Analysis

In 2024, owns a debit card, in labor force in El Salvador stood at 34.6%. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

The figure is up 81.0% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, owns a debit card, in labor force in El Salvador peaked at 34.6% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 17.8%, in 2011.

That places El Salvador 71st out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 25.6% 17.8% 33.0% 3
2020s 26.8% 19.1% 34.6% 2

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  3. 70 Algeria 35.3% compare
  4. 72 Colombia 33.6% compare
  5. 73 Honduras 27.7% compare
  6. 74 Zimbabwe 27.1% compare

See the full ranking of 87 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is owns a debit card, in labor force in El Salvador?
Owns a debit card, in labor force in El Salvador was 34.6% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest owns a debit card, in labor force recorded in El Salvador?
The highest recorded value was 34.6% in 2024.
What is the lowest owns a debit card, in labor force recorded in El Salvador?
The lowest recorded value was 17.8% in 2011.
How does El Salvador rank for owns a debit card, in labor force?
El Salvador ranks 71st out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
Is owns a debit card, in labor force rising or falling in El Salvador?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this El Salvador 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
87 places, 435 data points, 2011–2024
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The percentage of respondents who report having a debit card, in labor force (% age 15+)