Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Guatemala (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 18.1% of adults in Guatemala owned a debit card, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 14.1% in 2022 to 18.1% in 2024 (+4 percentage points). Guatemala ranks #20 of 21 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #110 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 18.1% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Guatemala as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- +4 pp (2024)
- Up from 14.1% in 2022 to 18.1% in 2024 (+4 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 13% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 13% in 2011 to 18.1% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 18.1% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Guatemala.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #20 of 21 (2024)
- Guatemala ranks 20 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #110 of 145 (2024)
- Guatemala ranks 110 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 45.6% (2024)
- Guatemala (18.1%) is below the average of 45.6% across the 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 13.5% (2024)
- Value for women in Guatemala, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 23.2% (2024)
- Value for men in Guatemala, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −9.8 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 13.5% for women and 23.2% for men — 9.8 percentage points lower among women.
- Internet use in Guatemala (2024)
- 60.2% (2024)
- 60.2% of the population in Guatemala used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 18.4 million (2024)
- Guatemala had a population of 18.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.1% | +4.0 pp |
| 2022 | 14.1% | −1.8 pp |
| 2017 | 15.9% | −0.4 pp |
| 2014 | 16.2% | +3.2 pp |
| 2011 | 13% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Guatemala owned a debit card?
18.1% of adults in Guatemala owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has debit card ownership in Guatemala changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 13% in 2011 to 18.1% in 2024.
How does Guatemala compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Guatemala ranks 20 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 18.1% versus a regional average of 45.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Guatemala rank globally on debit card ownership?
Guatemala ranks 110 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
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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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