Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Denmark (2026)
In 2024, 97.3% of adults in Denmark owned a debit card, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Down from 99% in 2021 to 97.3% in 2024 (−1.7 percentage points). Denmark ranks #3 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #3 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 97.3% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Denmark as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −1.7 pp (2024)
- Down from 99% in 2021 to 97.3% in 2024 (−1.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 90.1% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 90.1% in 2011 to 97.3% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 99% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 97.3%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #3 of 46 (2024)
- Denmark ranks 3 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #3 of 145 (2024)
- Denmark ranks 3 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 78.4% (2024)
- Denmark (97.3%) is above the average of 78.4% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 97.2% (2024)
- Value for women in Denmark, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 97.4% (2024)
- Value for men in Denmark, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −0.2 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 97.2% for women and 97.4% for men — 0.2 percentage points lower among women.
- Internet use in Denmark (2024)
- 99.8% (2024)
- 99.8% of the population in Denmark used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 6 million (2024)
- Denmark had a population of 6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97.3% | −1.7 pp |
| 2021 | 99% | +1.7 pp |
| 2017 | 97.4% | +1.9 pp |
| 2014 | 95.5% | +5.3 pp |
| 2011 | 90.1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Denmark owned a debit card?
97.3% of adults in Denmark owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Denmark compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Denmark ranks 3 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 97.3% versus a regional average of 78.4% (latest values per country).
Where does Denmark rank globally on debit card ownership?
Denmark ranks 3 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin2.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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