Account Ownership Statistics in Argentina (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 81.7% of adults in Argentina had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 71.6% in 2021 to 81.7% in 2024 (+10.1 percentage points). Argentina ranks #4 of 21 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #56 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 81.7% (2024)
- Account Ownership in Argentina as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +10.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 71.6% in 2021 to 81.7% in 2024 (+10.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 33.1% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 33.1% in 2011 to 81.7% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 81.7% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Argentina.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #4 of 21 (2024)
- Argentina ranks 4 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #56 of 145 (2024)
- Argentina ranks 56 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 63.3% (2024)
- Argentina (81.7%) is above the average of 63.3% across the 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 84.2% (2024)
- Value for women in Argentina, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 78.9% (2024)
- Value for men in Argentina, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- +5.3 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 84.2% for women and 78.9% for men — 5.3 percentage points higher among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 76.7% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Argentina in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −5.1 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (76.7%) are 5.1 percentage points below the national figure (81.7%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 74.7% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Argentina in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −7.1 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (74.7%) are 7.1 percentage points below the national figure (81.7%).
- Internet use in Argentina (2024)
- 89.7% (2024)
- 89.7% of the population in Argentina used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 45.7 million (2024)
- Argentina had a population of 45.7 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81.7% | +10.1 pp |
| 2021 | 71.6% | +22.9 pp |
| 2017 | 48.7% | −1.5 pp |
| 2014 | 50.2% | +17.1 pp |
| 2011 | 33.1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Argentina had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider?
81.7% of adults in Argentina had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the account ownership data for Argentina?
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 Argentina.
Where does the account ownership data for Argentina come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator account.t.d). The latest observation for Argentina is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has account ownership in Argentina changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 33.1% in 2011 to 81.7% in 2024.
How does Argentina compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Argentina ranks 4 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 81.7% versus a regional average of 63.3% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
account.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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