Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Bolivia (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 33.7% of adults in Bolivia owned a debit card in 2024. Down from 44.2% in 2021 to 33.7% in 2024 (−10.5 percentage points). Bolivia ranks #15 of 21 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #87 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 33.7% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Bolivia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −10.5 pp (2024)
- Down from 44.2% in 2021 to 33.7% in 2024 (−10.5 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 12.8% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 12.8% in 2011 to 33.7% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 44.2% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 33.7%.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #15 of 21 (2024)
- Bolivia ranks 15 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #87 of 145 (2024)
- Bolivia ranks 87 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 45.6% (2024)
- Bolivia (33.7%) is below the average of 45.6% across the 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 29.4% (2024)
- Value for women in Bolivia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 38.2% (2024)
- Value for men in Bolivia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −8.8 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 29.4% for women and 38.2% for men — 8.8 percentage points lower among women.
- Internet use in Bolivia (2024)
- 79.7% (2024)
- 79.7% of the population in Bolivia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 12.4 million (2024)
- Bolivia had a population of 12.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.7% | −10.5 pp |
| 2021 | 44.2% | +16.2 pp |
| 2017 | 28% | +5.0 pp |
| 2014 | 23.1% | +10.2 pp |
| 2011 | 12.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Bolivia owned a debit card?
33.7% of adults in Bolivia owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does the debit card ownership data for Bolivia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin2.t.d). The latest observation for Bolivia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has debit card ownership in Bolivia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 12.8% in 2011 to 33.7% in 2024.
How does Bolivia compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Bolivia ranks 15 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 33.7% versus a regional average of 45.6% (latest values per country).
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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