Formal Borrowing Statistics in Ethiopia (2026)
2.6% of adults in Ethiopia borrowed from a formal financial institution in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Down from 4.6% in 2022 to 2.6% in 2024 (−2 percentage points). Ethiopia ranks #34 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #137 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 2.6% (2024)
- Formal Borrowing in Ethiopia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- −2 pp (2024)
- Down from 4.6% in 2022 to 2.6% in 2024 (−2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 7.4% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 7.4% in 2014 to 2.6% in 2024.
- Peak value (2017)
- 10.7% (2017)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 2.6%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #34 of 36 (2024)
- Ethiopia ranks 34 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #137 of 142 (2024)
- Ethiopia ranks 137 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 7.8% (2024)
- Ethiopia (2.6%) is below the average of 7.8% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Internet use in Ethiopia (2024)
- 21.9% (2024)
- 21.9% of the population in Ethiopia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 132.1 million (2024)
- Ethiopia had a population of 132.1 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.6% | −2.0 pp |
| 2022 | 4.6% | −6.1 pp |
| 2017 | 10.7% | +3.3 pp |
| 2014 | 7.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Ethiopia borrowed from a formal financial institution?
2.6% of adults in Ethiopia borrowed from a formal financial institution in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the formal borrowing data for Ethiopia?
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 Ethiopia.
Where does the formal borrowing data for Ethiopia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin22a). The latest observation for Ethiopia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has formal borrowing in Ethiopia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a decline from 7.4% in 2014 to 2.6% in 2024.
How does Ethiopia compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Ethiopia ranks 34 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 2.6% versus a regional average of 7.8% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin22a, 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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