South Africa Bank Account Ownership (% of Population 15+) (2024)
South Africa's Bank Account Ownership (% of Population 15+): 81.1 % of adults (15+) in 2024, -4.3pp YoY. World Bank (FX.OWN.TOTL.ZS), 2011–2024.
South Africa (2024)
81.1
% of adults (15+)
-4.3pp YoY
YoY Change
-4.3pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
5
years of data
Data
| Year | % of adults (15+) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81.1 | -4.3pp |
| 2021 | 85.4 | +16.2pp |
| 2017 | 69.2 | -1.1pp |
| 2014 | 70.3 | +16.7pp |
| 2011 | 53.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 81.1 % of adults (15+) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -4.3pp. The historical series (2011–2024) shows a peak of 85.4 in 2021 and a trough of 53.6 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 south africa bank account ownership (% of population 15+) in South Africa, 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 85.4 % of adults (15+) in 2021 and reached its lowest recorded value of 53.6 in 2011. The latest reading of 81.1 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -4.3pp.