Formal Savings Statistics in Chile (2026)
31.1% of adults in Chile saved at a formal financial institution in 2021, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 21.1% in 2017 to 31.1% in 2021 (+10 percentage points). Chile ranks #4 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #50 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 31.1% (2021)
- Formal 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
- #4 of 20 (2021)
- Chile ranks 4 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #50 of 142 (2021)
- Chile ranks 50 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 21.3% (2021)
- Chile (31.1%) is above the average of 21.3% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2021)
- 26.5% (2021)
- Value for women in Chile, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2021)
- 36.2% (2021)
- Value for men in Chile, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −9.7 pp (2021)
- In 2021, the figure was 26.5% for women and 36.2% for men — 9.7 percentage points lower among women.
- Among the poorest 40% (2021)
- 27.4% (2021)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Chile in 2021.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −3.7 pp (2021)
- The poorest 40% (27.4%) are 3.7 percentage points below the national figure (31.1%).
- 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?
31.1% of adults in Chile saved at a formal financial institution in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does Chile rank globally on formal savings?
Chile ranks 50 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in formal savings in Chile?
Yes — in 2021 the figure was 26.5% for women and 36.2% for men, a gap of 9.7 percentage points in favor of men.
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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