Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Colombia (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 26.1% of adults in Colombia owned a debit card in 2024. Down from 28.9% in 2021 to 26.1% in 2024 (−2.9 percentage points). Colombia ranks #17 of 21 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #99 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 26.1% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Colombia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −2.9 pp (2024)
- Down from 28.9% in 2021 to 26.1% in 2024 (−2.9 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 22.7% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 22.7% in 2011 to 26.1% in 2024.
- Peak value (2014)
- 30% (2014)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 26.1%.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #17 of 21 (2024)
- Colombia ranks 17 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #99 of 145 (2024)
- Colombia ranks 99 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 45.6% (2024)
- Colombia (26.1%) is below the average of 45.6% across the 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 18.4% (2024)
- Value for women in Colombia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 34.4% (2024)
- Value for men in Colombia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −16.1 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 18.4% for women and 34.4% for men — 16.1 percentage points lower among women.
- 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 | 26.1% | −2.9 pp |
| 2021 | 28.9% | +3.3 pp |
| 2017 | 25.7% | −4.4 pp |
| 2014 | 30% | +7.3 pp |
| 2011 | 22.7% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Colombia owned a debit card?
26.1% of adults in Colombia owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has debit card ownership in Colombia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 22.7% in 2011 to 26.1% in 2024.
How does Colombia compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Colombia ranks 17 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 26.1% versus a regional average of 45.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Colombia rank globally on debit card ownership?
Colombia ranks 99 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in debit card ownership in Colombia?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 18.4% for women and 34.4% for men, a gap of 16.1 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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