Account Ownership Statistics in Colombia (2026)
In 2024, 57.1% of adults in Colombia had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Down from 59.7% in 2021 to 57.1% in 2024 (−2.7 percentage points). Colombia ranks #15 of 21 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #98 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 57.1% (2024)
- Account Ownership in Colombia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −2.7 pp (2024)
- Down from 59.7% in 2021 to 57.1% in 2024 (−2.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 30.4% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 30.4% in 2011 to 57.1% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 59.7% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 57.1%.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #15 of 21 (2024)
- Colombia ranks 15 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #98 of 145 (2024)
- Colombia ranks 98 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 63.3% (2024)
- Colombia (57.1%) is below the average of 63.3% across the 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 51% (2024)
- Value for women in Colombia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 63.7% (2024)
- Value for men in Colombia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −12.7 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 51% for women and 63.7% for men — 12.7 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 51.5% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Colombia in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −5.5 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (51.5%) are 5.5 percentage points below the national figure (57.1%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 42.9% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Colombia in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −14.1 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (42.9%) are 14.1 percentage points below the national figure (57.1%).
- Internet use in Colombia (2024)
- 79.3% (2024)
- 79.3% of the population in Colombia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 52.9 million (2024)
- Colombia had a population of 52.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57.1% | −2.7 pp |
| 2021 | 59.7% | +14.0 pp |
| 2017 | 45.8% | +6.8 pp |
| 2014 | 39% | +8.6 pp |
| 2011 | 30.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Colombia had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider?
57.1% of adults in Colombia had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
When did account ownership in Colombia peak?
The highest value in the available series was 59.7% in 2021; the latest (2024) value is 57.1%.
How recent is the account ownership data for Colombia?
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 Colombia.
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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