Owns a debit card, out of labor force in South Africa

South Africa: Owns a debit card, out of labor force was 54.3% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
54.3%
Change on year
up 11.7%
World rank
48th
of 80 countries
All-time high
54.3%
in 2024
All-time low
26.5%
in 2017
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Owns a debit card, out of labor force in South Africa, 2011–2024

02040602011201720242011: 31.7 % age 15+2014: 41.1 % age 15+2017: 26.5 % age 15+2021: 48.6 % age 15+2024: 54.3 % age 15+

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

Analysis

In 2024, owns a debit card, out of labor force in South Africa stood at 54.3%. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

The figure is up 11.7% on the previous year and up 32.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, owns a debit card, out of labor force in South Africa peaked at 54.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 26.5%, in 2017.

That places South Africa 48th out of 80 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Owns a debit card, out of labor force in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Owns a debit card, out of labor force (% age 15+) in South Africa, 2011 to 2024.
Year % age 15+ Change
2011 31.7%
2014 41.1% +29.4%
2017 26.5% -35.5%
2021 48.6% +83.3%
2024 54.3% +11.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 33.1% 26.5% 41.1% 3
2020s 51.4% 48.6% 54.3% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is owns a debit card, out of labor force in South Africa?
Owns a debit card, out of labor force in South Africa was 54.3% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest owns a debit card, out of labor force recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 54.3% in 2024.
What is the lowest owns a debit card, out of labor force recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 26.5% in 2017.
How does South Africa rank for owns a debit card, out of labor force?
South Africa ranks 48th out of 80 countries with data for 2024.
Is owns a debit card, out of labor force rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 32.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Global Findex database, published as part of Owns a debit card, out of labor force (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Owns a debit card, out of 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, out of labor force (% age 15+)