Bank Account Ownership Statistics in Bangladesh (2026)
In 2024, 32.9% of adults in Bangladesh had an account at a bank or similar financial institution, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Down from 37.7% in 2021 to 32.9% in 2024 (−4.7 percentage points). Bangladesh ranks #4 of 4 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #115 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 32.9% (2024)
- Bank Account Ownership in Bangladesh as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −4.7 pp (2024)
- Down from 37.7% in 2021 to 32.9% in 2024 (−4.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 31.7% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 31.7% in 2011 to 32.9% in 2024.
- Peak value (2017)
- 41% (2017)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 32.9%.
- Rank in South Asia
- #4 of 4 (2024)
- Bangladesh ranks 4 of 4 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #115 of 145 (2024)
- Bangladesh ranks 115 of 145 countries with data globally.
- South Asia average
- 65.1% (2024)
- Bangladesh (32.9%) is below the average of 65.1% across the 4 countries in South Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 26.6% (2024)
- Value for women in Bangladesh, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 39.5% (2024)
- Value for men in Bangladesh, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −12.9 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 26.6% for women and 39.5% for men — 12.9 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 32.7% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Bangladesh in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −0.2 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (32.7%) are 0.2 percentage points below the national figure (32.9%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 24.6% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Bangladesh in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −8.3 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (24.6%) are 8.3 percentage points below the national figure (32.9%).
- Internet use in Bangladesh (2024)
- 53.4% (2024)
- 53.4% of the population in Bangladesh used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 173.6 million (2024)
- Bangladesh had a population of 173.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.9% | −4.7 pp |
| 2021 | 37.7% | −3.3 pp |
| 2017 | 41% | +11.8 pp |
| 2014 | 29.1% | −2.6 pp |
| 2011 | 31.7% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Bangladesh had an account at a bank or similar financial institution?
32.9% of adults in Bangladesh had an account at a bank or similar financial institution in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has bank account ownership in Bangladesh changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 31.7% in 2011 to 32.9% in 2024.
How does Bangladesh compare with other countries in South Asia?
Bangladesh ranks 4 of 4 countries in South Asia with data, with 32.9% versus a regional average of 65.1% (latest values per country).
Where does Bangladesh rank globally on bank account ownership?
Bangladesh ranks 115 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fiaccount.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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