Nigeria Bank Account Ownership (% of Population 15+) (2024)
Nigeria's Bank Account Ownership (% of Population 15+): 63.3 % of adults (15+) in 2024, +17.9pp YoY. World Bank (FX.OWN.TOTL.ZS), 2011–2024.
Nigeria (2024)
63.3
% of adults (15+)
+17.9pp YoY
YoY Change
+17.9pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
5
years of data
Data
| Year | % of adults (15+) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.3 | +17.9pp |
| 2021 | 45.3 | +5.7pp |
| 2017 | 39.7 | -4.8pp |
| 2014 | 44.4 | +14.8pp |
| 2011 | 29.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Nigeria recorded 63.3 % of adults (15+) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +17.9pp. The historical series (2011–2024) shows a peak of 63.3 in 2024 and a trough of 29.7 in 2011.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks nigeria bank account ownership (% of population 15+) in Nigeria, published by World Bank. Data covers 2011–2024 at every 3 years (global findex) frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated every 3 years (global findex).
The series peaked at 63.3 % of adults (15+) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 29.7 in 2011. The latest reading of 63.3 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +17.9pp.