Account Ownership Statistics in Botswana (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 61.4% of adults in Botswana had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 58.8% in 2022 to 61.4% in 2024 (+2.7 percentage points). Botswana ranks #13 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #89 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 61.4% (2024)
- Account Ownership in Botswana as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- +2.7 pp (2024)
- Up from 58.8% in 2022 to 61.4% in 2024 (+2.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 30.3% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 30.3% in 2011 to 61.4% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 61.4% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Botswana.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #13 of 36 (2024)
- Botswana ranks 13 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #89 of 145 (2024)
- Botswana ranks 89 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 54.2% (2024)
- Botswana (61.4%) is above the average of 54.2% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 59.7% (2024)
- Value for women in Botswana, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 63.6% (2024)
- Value for men in Botswana, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −3.9 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 59.7% for women and 63.6% for men — 3.9 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 60.6% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Botswana in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −0.8 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (60.6%) are 0.8 percentage points below the national figure (61.4%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 49.4% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Botswana in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −12 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (49.4%) are 12 percentage points below the national figure (61.4%).
- Internet use in Botswana (2024)
- 57.5% (2024)
- 57.5% of the population in Botswana used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 2.5 million (2024)
- Botswana had a population of 2.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.4% | +2.7 pp |
| 2022 | 58.8% | +7.7 pp |
| 2017 | 51% | −0.9 pp |
| 2014 | 52% | +21.7 pp |
| 2011 | 30.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Botswana had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider?
61.4% of adults in Botswana 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 Botswana?
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 Botswana.
Where does the account ownership data for Botswana come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator account.t.d). The latest observation for Botswana is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has account ownership in Botswana changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 30.3% in 2011 to 61.4% in 2024.
How does Botswana compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Botswana ranks 13 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 61.4% versus a regional average of 54.2% (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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