Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Algeria (2026)
22.2% of adults in Algeria owned a debit card in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Down from 22.9% in 2021 to 22.2% in 2024 (−0.7 percentage points). Algeria ranks #16 of 20 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #105 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 22.2% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Algeria as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −0.7 pp (2024)
- Down from 22.9% in 2021 to 22.2% in 2024 (−0.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 13.5% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 13.5% in 2011 to 22.2% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 22.9% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 22.2%.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #16 of 20 (2024)
- Algeria ranks 16 of 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #105 of 145 (2024)
- Algeria ranks 105 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 42.1% (2024)
- Algeria (22.2%) is below the average of 42.1% across the 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 10.1% (2024)
- Value for women in Algeria, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 33.8% (2024)
- Value for men in Algeria, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −23.8 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 10.1% for women and 33.8% for men — 23.8 percentage points lower among women.
- Internet use in Algeria (2024)
- 77.4% (2024)
- 77.4% of the population in Algeria used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 46.8 million (2024)
- Algeria had a population of 46.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.2% | −0.7 pp |
| 2021 | 22.9% | +2.9 pp |
| 2017 | 20% | −1.7 pp |
| 2014 | 21.6% | +8.1 pp |
| 2011 | 13.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Algeria owned a debit card?
22.2% of adults in Algeria owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
When did debit card ownership in Algeria peak?
The highest value in the available series was 22.9% in 2021; the latest (2024) value is 22.2%.
How recent is the debit card ownership data for Algeria?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Algeria.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin2.t.d, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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