Mobile Money Agents Statistics in Bangladesh (2026)
Bangladesh recorded mobile money agent density of 1,463.3 per 100,000 adults in 2024, IMF Financial Access Survey data show. Up from 1,403.9 per 100,000 adults in 2023 to 1,463.3 per 100,000 adults in 2024. Bangladesh ranks #2 of 3 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #20 of 58 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 1,463.3 per 100,000 adults (2024)
- Mobile Money Agents in Bangladesh as of 2024, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2023
- +4.2% (2024)
- Up from 1,403.9 per 100,000 adults in 2023 to 1,463.3 per 100,000 adults in 2024.
- CAGR 2011–2024
- +53.6% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from 5.5 per 100,000 adults in 2011 to 1,463.3 per 100,000 adults in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 5.5 per 100,000 adults (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 5.5 per 100,000 adults in 2011 to 1,463.3 per 100,000 adults in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 1,463.3 per 100,000 adults (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available IMF Financial Access Survey series for Bangladesh.
- Rank in South Asia
- #2 of 3 (2024)
- Bangladesh ranks 2 of 3 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #20 of 58 (2024)
- Bangladesh ranks 20 of 58 countries with data globally.
- South Asia average
- 1,125.2 per 100,000 adults (2024)
- Bangladesh (1,463.3 per 100,000 adults) is above the average of 1,125.2 per 100,000 adults across the 3 countries in South Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 1,810.8 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 11.2%); not an official figure.
- Registered mobile money agent outlets (number) (2024)
- 1.8 million (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- 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 | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,463 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 1,404 | +9.0% |
| 2022 | 1,289 | +8.5% |
| 2021 | 1,188 | +32.0% |
| 2020 | 900 | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 835 | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 772 | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 694 | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 637 | +21.7% |
| 2015 | 523 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 506 | +161.7% |
| 2013 | 193 | +672.1% |
| 2012 | 25 | +351.5% |
| 2011 | 5.5 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile money agent density in Bangladesh?
Mobile money agent density in Bangladesh stood at 1,463.3 per 100,000 adults in 2024, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How recent is the mobile money agents data for Bangladesh?
The most recent observation is from 2024. IMF Financial Access Survey data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Bangladesh.
Where does the mobile money agents data for Bangladesh come from?
The data comes from the IMF Financial Access Survey (indicator FA57N.PHTADLT_NUM). The latest observation for Bangladesh is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile money agents in Bangladesh changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a rise from 5.5 per 100,000 adults in 2011 to 1,463.3 per 100,000 adults in 2024.
How does Bangladesh compare with other countries in South Asia?
Bangladesh ranks 2 of 3 countries in South Asia with data, with 1,463.3 per 100,000 adults versus a regional average of 1,125.2 per 100,000 adults (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA57N.PHTADLT_NUM, 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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