Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Chile (2026)
As of the 2021 data, 31.1% of adults in Chile saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 21.1% in 2017 to 31.1% in 2021 (+10 percentage points). Chile ranks #7 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #67 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 31.1% (2021)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in Chile as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +10 pp (2021)
- Up from 21.1% in 2017 to 31.1% in 2021 (+10 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 12.4% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 12.4% in 2011 to 31.1% in 2021.
- Record high (2021)
- 31.1% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Chile.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #7 of 20 (2021)
- Chile ranks 7 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #67 of 142 (2021)
- Chile ranks 67 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 24.7% (2021)
- Chile (31.1%) is above the average of 24.7% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2021)
- 31.1% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Chile (2024)
- 95.6% (2024)
- 95.6% of the population in Chile used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 19.8 million (2024)
- Chile had a population of 19.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31.1% | +10.0 pp |
| 2017 | 21.1% | +6.1 pp |
| 2014 | 15% | +2.6 pp |
| 2011 | 12.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Chile saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
31.1% of adults in Chile saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Chile compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Chile ranks 7 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 31.1% versus a regional average of 24.7% (latest values per country).
Where does Chile rank globally on formal & mobile money savings?
Chile ranks 67 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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