Account Ownership Statistics in Cameroon (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 60.9% of adults in Cameroon had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024. Up from 51.7% in 2021 to 60.9% in 2024 (+9.2 percentage points). Cameroon ranks #14 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #91 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 60.9% (2024)
- Account Ownership in Cameroon as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +9.2 pp (2024)
- Up from 51.7% in 2021 to 60.9% in 2024 (+9.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 14.8% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 14.8% in 2011 to 60.9% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 60.9% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Cameroon.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #14 of 36 (2024)
- Cameroon ranks 14 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #91 of 145 (2024)
- Cameroon ranks 91 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 54.2% (2024)
- Cameroon (60.9%) is above the average of 54.2% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 52.9% (2024)
- Value for women in Cameroon, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 69.4% (2024)
- Value for men in Cameroon, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −16.5 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 52.9% for women and 69.4% for men — 16.5 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 49.3% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Cameroon in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −11.6 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (49.3%) are 11.6 percentage points below the national figure (60.9%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 44.9% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Cameroon in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −16 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (44.9%) are 16 percentage points below the national figure (60.9%).
- Internet use in Cameroon (2024)
- 46.3% (2024)
- 46.3% of the population in Cameroon used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 29.1 million (2024)
- Cameroon had a population of 29.1 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.9% | +9.2 pp |
| 2021 | 51.7% | +17.1 pp |
| 2017 | 34.6% | +22.4 pp |
| 2014 | 12.2% | −2.6 pp |
| 2011 | 14.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Cameroon had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider?
60.9% of adults in Cameroon had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Cameroon compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Cameroon ranks 14 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 60.9% versus a regional average of 54.2% (latest values per country).
Where does Cameroon rank globally on account ownership?
Cameroon ranks 91 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in account ownership in Cameroon?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 52.9% for women and 69.4% for men, a gap of 16.5 percentage points in favor of men.
How recent is the account ownership data for Cameroon?
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 Cameroon.
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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