Owns a debit card, in labor force in South Korea

South Korea: Owns a debit card, in labor force was 82.8% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
82.8%
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
42nd
of 80 countries
All-time high
87.0%
in 2021
All-time low
68.7%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Owns a debit card, in labor force in South Korea, 2011–2024

0204060802011201720242011: 68.7 % age 15+2014: 72.8 % age 15+2017: 80.8 % age 15+2021: 87 % age 15+2024: 82.8 % age 15+

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

Analysis

In 2024, owns a debit card, in labor force in South Korea stood at 82.8%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and up 13.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, owns a debit card, in labor force in South Korea peaked at 87.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 68.7%, in 2011.

That places South Korea 42nd out of 80 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Owns a debit card, in labor force in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for Owns a debit card, in labor force (% age 15+) in South Korea, 2011 to 2024.
Year % age 15+ Change
2011 68.7% —
2014 72.8% +6.0%
2017 80.8% +10.9%
2021 87.0% +7.7%
2024 82.8% -4.8%

South Korea compared with similar countries

  • South Korea's 82.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 94.7%, 87% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
  • South Korea's 82.8% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 87.2%, 95% of the median. (11 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 74.1% 68.7% 80.8% 3
2020s 84.9% 82.8% 87.0% 2

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 39 Mauritius 86.4% compare
  2. 40 Ukraine 85.5% compare
  3. 41 Bosnia and Herzegovina 83.4% compare
  4. 43 Brazil 82.8% compare
  5. 44 Romania 81.7% compare
  6. 45 Uruguay 81.6% 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 South Korea?
Owns a debit card, in labor force in South Korea was 82.8% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest owns a debit card, in labor force recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 87.0% in 2021.
What is the lowest owns a debit card, in labor force recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 68.7% in 2011.
How does South Korea rank for owns a debit card, in labor force?
South Korea ranks 42nd out of 80 countries with data for 2024.
Is owns a debit card, in labor force rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South Korea 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+)