Owns a debit card in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Owns a debit card was 13.8% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
13.8%
Change on year
up 16.1%
World rank
95th
of 116 countries
All-time high
15.7%
in 2017
All-time low
8.3%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Owns a debit card in Nicaragua, 2011–2024

0510152011201720242011: 8.3 % age 15+2014: 11.3 % age 15+2017: 15.7 % age 15+2021: 11.9 % age 15+2024: 13.8 % age 15+

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for owns a debit card in Nicaragua is 13.8%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.1% on the previous year and up 22.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, owns a debit card in Nicaragua peaked at 15.7% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 8.3%, in 2011.

That places Nicaragua 95th out of 116 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 11.8% 8.3% 15.7% 3
2020s 12.9% 11.9% 13.8% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is owns a debit card in Nicaragua?
Owns a debit card in Nicaragua was 13.8% in 2024, according to Global Findex Database.
What is the highest owns a debit card recorded in Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 15.7% in 2017.
What is the lowest owns a debit card recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was 8.3% in 2011.
How does Nicaragua rank for owns a debit card?
Nicaragua ranks 95th out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
Is owns a debit card rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is up 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
The figures come from Global Findex Database, published as part of Owns a debit card (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Owns a debit card (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex Database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
127 places, 635 data points, 2011–2024
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The percentage of respondents who report having an ATM or debit card, (% age 15+)