Owns a debit card, in labor force in Zambia
Zambia: Owns a debit card, in labor force was 14.6% in 2024. ▼ Falling
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 80th out of 80 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Owns a debit card, in labor force in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % age 15+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 26.5% | — |
| 2014 | 23.4% | -11.6% |
| 2017 | 23.1% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 12.8% | -44.5% |
| 2024 | 14.6% | +13.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 14.6% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 32.3%, 45% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 14.6% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 41.0%, 36% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24.3% | 23.1% | 26.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 13.7% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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 80th out of 80 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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The percentage of respondents who report having a debit card, in labor force (% age 15+)