Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Greece (2026)
As of the 2021 data, 26.5% of adults in Greece saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 12.7% in 2017 to 26.5% in 2021 (+13.8 percentage points). Greece ranks #31 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #80 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 26.5% (2021)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in Greece as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +13.8 pp (2021)
- Up from 12.7% in 2017 to 26.5% in 2021 (+13.8 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 19.9% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 19.9% in 2011 to 26.5% in 2021.
- Record high (2021)
- 26.5% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Greece.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #31 of 46 (2021)
- Greece ranks 31 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #80 of 142 (2021)
- Greece ranks 80 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 41% (2021)
- Greece (26.5%) is below the average of 41% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2021)
- 26.5% (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, 2011–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26.5% | +13.8 pp |
| 2017 | 12.7% | +0.0 pp |
| 2014 | 12.6% | −7.2 pp |
| 2011 | 19.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Greece saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
26.5% of adults in Greece saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has formal & mobile money savings in Greece changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 19.9% in 2011 to 26.5% in 2021.
How does Greece compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Greece ranks 31 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 26.5% versus a regional average of 41% (latest values per country).
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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