Owns a debit card, older in South Korea

South Korea: Owns a debit card, older was 78.2% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
78.2%
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
47th
of 85 countries
All-time high
81.5%
in 2021
All-time low
63.2%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Owns a debit card, older in South Korea, 2011–2024

0204060802011201720242011: 63.2 % age 25+2014: 64.3 % age 25+2017: 76 % age 25+2021: 81.5 % age 25+2024: 78.2 % age 25+

Source: Global Findex database. Measured in % age 25+.

Analysis

In 2024, owns a debit card, older in South Korea stood at 78.2%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 21.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, owns a debit card, older in South Korea peaked at 81.5% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 63.2%, in 2011.

That places South Korea 47th out of 85 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 67.9% 63.2% 76.0% 3
2020s 79.8% 78.2% 81.5% 2

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  6. 50 Kazakhstan 70.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is owns a debit card, older in South Korea?
Owns a debit card, older in South Korea was 78.2% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest owns a debit card, older recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 81.5% in 2021.
What is the lowest owns a debit card, older recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 63.2% in 2011.
How does South Korea rank for owns a debit card, older?
South Korea ranks 47th out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
Is owns a debit card, older rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 21.5%. 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, older (% age 25+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Owns a debit card, older (% age 25+)
Unit
% age 25+
Source
Global Findex database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
94 places, 470 data points, 2011–2024
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The percentage of respondents who report having a debit card, older (% age 25+)