What is owns a debit card, in labor force in Zambia?

Owns a debit card, in labor force in Zambia was 14.6% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.

What is the highest owns a debit card, in labor force recorded in Zambia?

The highest recorded value was 26.5% in 2011.

What is the lowest owns a debit card, in labor force recorded in Zambia?

The lowest recorded value was 12.8% in 2021.

How does Zambia rank for owns a debit card, in labor force?

Zambia ranks 78th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.

Is owns a debit card, in labor force rising or falling in Zambia?

Over the last ten years it is down 37.5%. 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 Owns a debit card, in labor force (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Owns a debit card, in labor force in Zambia

Name: Owns a debit card, in labor force in Zambia
Creator: Global Findex database
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Zambia: Owns a debit card, in labor force was 14.6% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)

14.6%

Change on year

up 13.9%

World rank

78th

of 78 countries

All-time high

26.5%

in 2011

All-time low

12.8%

in 2021

Years of data

2011–2024

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

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for owns a debit card, in labor force in Zambia is 14.6%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 13.9% on the previous year and down 37.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, owns a debit card, in labor force in Zambia peaked at 26.5% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 12.8%, in 2021.

That places Zambia 78th out of 78 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	24.3%	23.1%	26.5%	3
2020s	13.7%	12.8%	14.6%	2

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Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 19.51 (2026)
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Frequently asked questions

What is owns a debit card, in labor force in Zambia?: Owns a debit card, in labor force in Zambia was 14.6% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest owns a debit card, in labor force recorded in Zambia?: The highest recorded value was 26.5% in 2011.
What is the lowest owns a debit card, in labor force recorded in Zambia?: The lowest recorded value was 12.8% in 2021.
How does Zambia rank for owns a debit card, in labor force?: Zambia ranks 78th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
Is owns a debit card, in labor force rising or falling in Zambia?: Over the last ten years it is down 37.5%. 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 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
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The percentage of respondents who report having a debit card, in labor force (% age 15+)