Owns a debit card, older in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Owns a debit card, older was 22.0% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
22.0%
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
82nd
of 87 countries
All-time high
36.3%
in 2011
All-time low
18.8%
in 2014
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Owns a debit card, older in Zimbabwe, 2011–2024
Source: Global Findex database. Measured in % age 25+.
Analysis
The most recent figure for owns a debit card, older in Zimbabwe is 22.0%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, owns a debit card, older in Zimbabwe peaked at 36.3% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 18.8%, in 2014.
Zimbabwe ranks 82nd of 87 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Owns a debit card, older in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % age 25+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 36.3% | — |
| 2014 | 18.8% | -48.2% |
| 2017 | 26.7% | +42.1% |
| 2021 | 21.9% | -17.8% |
| 2024 | 22.0% | +0.1% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 22.0% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 23.6%, 93% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 22.0% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 27.2%, 81% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27.2% | 18.8% | 36.3% | 3 |
| 2020s | 21.9% | 21.9% | 22.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (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 (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is owns a debit card, older in Zimbabwe?
- Owns a debit card, older in Zimbabwe was 22.0% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
- What is the highest owns a debit card, older recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 36.3% in 2011.
- What is the lowest owns a debit card, older recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.8% in 2014.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for owns a debit card, older?
- Zimbabwe ranks 82nd out of 87 countries with data for 2024.
- Is owns a debit card, older rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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The percentage of respondents who report having a debit card, older (% age 25+)