Online Bill Payments Statistics in Brazil (2026)
54.8% of adults in Brazil paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 42.6% in 2021 to 54.8% in 2024 (+12.1 percentage points). Brazil ranks #1 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #31 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 54.8% (2024)
- Online Bill Payments in Brazil as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +12.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 42.6% in 2021 to 54.8% in 2024 (+12.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2017)
- 11.3% (2017)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 11.3% in 2017 to 54.8% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 54.8% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Brazil.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #1 of 20 (2024)
- Brazil ranks 1 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #31 of 142 (2024)
- Brazil ranks 31 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 24% (2024)
- Brazil (54.8%) is above the average of 24% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 52.1% (2024)
- Value for women in Brazil, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 57.7% (2024)
- Value for men in Brazil, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −5.6 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 52.1% for women and 57.7% for men — 5.6 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 49.1% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Brazil in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −5.7 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (49.1%) are 5.7 percentage points below the national figure (54.8%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 44.3% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Brazil in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −10.5 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (44.3%) are 10.5 percentage points below the national figure (54.8%).
- Internet use in Brazil (2024)
- 84.5% (2024)
- 84.5% of the population in Brazil used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 212 million (2024)
- Brazil had a population of 212 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2017–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.8% | +12.1 pp |
| 2021 | 42.6% | +31.4 pp |
| 2017 | 11.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Brazil paid bills online or from a mobile phone?
54.8% of adults in Brazil paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has online bill payments in Brazil changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 11.3% in 2017 to 54.8% in 2024.
How does Brazil compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Brazil ranks 1 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 54.8% versus a regional average of 24% (latest values per country).
Where does Brazil rank globally on online bill payments?
Brazil ranks 31 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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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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