Account Ownership Statistics in Egypt (2026)
43.1% of adults in Egypt had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 27.4% in 2021 to 43.1% in 2024 (+15.7 percentage points). Egypt ranks #11 of 20 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #122 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 43.1% (2024)
- Account Ownership in Egypt as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +15.7 pp (2024)
- Up from 27.4% in 2021 to 43.1% in 2024 (+15.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 9.7% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 9.7% in 2011 to 43.1% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 43.1% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Egypt.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #11 of 20 (2024)
- Egypt ranks 11 of 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #122 of 145 (2024)
- Egypt ranks 122 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 52.5% (2024)
- Egypt (43.1%) is below the average of 52.5% across the 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 40.2% (2024)
- Value for women in Egypt, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 46% (2024)
- Value for men in Egypt, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −5.7 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 40.2% for women and 46% for men — 5.7 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 39.3% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Egypt in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −3.8 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (39.3%) are 3.8 percentage points below the national figure (43.1%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 33.1% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Egypt in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −10 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (33.1%) are 10 percentage points below the national figure (43.1%).
- Internet use in Egypt (2024)
- 74.6% (2024)
- 74.6% of the population in Egypt used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 116.5 million (2024)
- Egypt had a population of 116.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.1% | +15.7 pp |
| 2021 | 27.4% | −5.3 pp |
| 2017 | 32.8% | +18.7 pp |
| 2014 | 14.1% | +4.4 pp |
| 2011 | 9.7% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Egypt had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider?
43.1% of adults in Egypt had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has account ownership in Egypt changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 9.7% in 2011 to 43.1% in 2024.
How does Egypt compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Egypt ranks 11 of 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 43.1% versus a regional average of 52.5% (latest values per country).
Where does Egypt rank globally on account ownership?
Egypt ranks 122 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
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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