Formal Savings Statistics in Greece (2026)
26.5% of adults in Greece saved at a formal financial institution in 2021, World Bank Global Findex data show. 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 #58 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 26.5% (2021)
- Formal 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
- #58 of 142 (2021)
- Greece ranks 58 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 40.6% (2021)
- Greece (26.5%) is below the average of 40.6% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2021)
- 22.8% (2021)
- Value for women in Greece, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2021)
- 30.2% (2021)
- Value for men in Greece, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −7.4 pp (2021)
- In 2021, the figure was 22.8% for women and 30.2% for men — 7.4 percentage points lower among women.
- Among the poorest 40% (2021)
- 15.5% (2021)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Greece in 2021.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −11 pp (2021)
- The poorest 40% (15.5%) are 11 percentage points below the national figure (26.5%).
- 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?
26.5% of adults in Greece saved at a formal financial institution in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has formal 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 40.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Greece rank globally on formal savings?
Greece ranks 58 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin17a, 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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