Digital Payment Adoption Statistics in Greece (2026)
In 2021, 91.4% of adults in Greece made or received a digital payment, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Up from 73.7% in 2017 to 91.4% in 2021 (+17.7 percentage points). Greece ranks #21 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #30 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 91.4% (2021)
- Digital Payment Adoption in Greece as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +17.7 pp (2021)
- Up from 73.7% in 2017 to 91.4% in 2021 (+17.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 61% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 61% in 2014 to 91.4% in 2021.
- Record high (2021)
- 91.4% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Greece.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #21 of 46 (2021)
- Greece ranks 21 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #30 of 142 (2021)
- Greece ranks 30 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 82.7% (2021)
- Greece (91.4%) is above the average of 82.7% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2021)
- 88.4% (2021)
- Value for women in Greece, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2021)
- 94.4% (2021)
- Value for men in Greece, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −6 pp (2021)
- In 2021, the figure was 88.4% for women and 94.4% for men — 6 percentage points lower among women.
- Among the poorest 40% (2021)
- 85.5% (2021)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Greece in 2021.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −5.9 pp (2021)
- The poorest 40% (85.5%) are 5.9 percentage points below the national figure (91.4%).
- Made a digital payment (% age 15+) (2021)
- 88.1% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Received digital payments (% age 15+) (2021)
- 69.1% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Greece (2024)
- 86.3% (2024)
- 86.3% of the population in Greece used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 10.4 million (2024)
- Greece had a population of 10.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.4% | +17.7 pp |
| 2017 | 73.7% | +12.8 pp |
| 2014 | 61% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Greece made or received a digital payment?
91.4% of adults in Greece made or received a digital payment in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Greece compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Greece ranks 21 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 91.4% versus a regional average of 82.7% (latest values per country).
Where does Greece rank globally on digital payment adoption?
Greece ranks 30 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in digital payment adoption in Greece?
Yes — in 2021 the figure was 88.4% for women and 94.4% for men, a gap of 6 percentage points in favor of men.
How recent is the digital payment adoption data for Greece?
The most recent observation is from 2021. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2021 is the latest available year for Greece.
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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