Owns a debit card, primary education or less in South Korea

South Korea: Owns a debit card, primary education or less was 55.3% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
55.3%
Change on year
down 10.1%
World rank
44th
of 84 countries
All-time high
61.5%
in 2021
All-time low
26.5%
in 2014
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Owns a debit card, primary education or less in South Korea, 2011–2024

02040602011201720242011: 51.4 % ages 15+2014: 26.5 % ages 15+2017: 38.2 % ages 15+2021: 61.5 % ages 15+2024: 55.3 % ages 15+

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

Analysis

In 2024, owns a debit card, primary education or less in South Korea stood at 55.3%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.1% on the previous year and up 108.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, owns a debit card, primary education or less in South Korea peaked at 61.5% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 26.5%, in 2014.

That places South Korea 44th out of 84 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 38.7% 26.5% 51.4% 3
2020s 58.4% 55.3% 61.5% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is owns a debit card, primary education or less in South Korea?
Owns a debit card, primary education or less in South Korea was 55.3% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest owns a debit card, primary education or less recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 61.5% in 2021.
What is the lowest owns a debit card, primary education or less recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 26.5% in 2014.
How does South Korea rank for owns a debit card, primary education or less?
South Korea ranks 44th out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
Is owns a debit card, primary education or less rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 108.6%. 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, primary education or less (% ages 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Owns a debit card, primary education or less (% ages 15+)
Unit
% ages 15+
Source
Global Findex database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
93 places, 465 data points, 2011–2024
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The percentage of respondents who report having a debit card, primary education or less (% ages 15+)