Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Hungary (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 31.9% of adults in Hungary saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2021. Up from 23.6% in 2017 to 31.9% in 2021 (+8.3 percentage points). Hungary ranks #28 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #63 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 31.9% (2021)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in Hungary as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +8.3 pp (2021)
- Up from 23.6% in 2017 to 31.9% in 2021 (+8.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 17.3% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 17.3% in 2011 to 31.9% in 2021.
- Record high (2021)
- 31.9% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Hungary.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #28 of 46 (2021)
- Hungary ranks 28 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #63 of 142 (2021)
- Hungary ranks 63 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 41% (2021)
- Hungary (31.9%) 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)
- 31.9% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Hungary (2024)
- 93.8% (2024)
- 93.8% of the population in Hungary used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 9.6 million (2024)
- Hungary had a population of 9.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31.9% | +8.3 pp |
| 2017 | 23.6% | +4.3 pp |
| 2014 | 19.3% | +2.0 pp |
| 2011 | 17.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Hungary saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
31.9% of adults in Hungary saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does Hungary rank globally on formal & mobile money savings?
Hungary ranks 63 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
How recent is the formal & mobile money savings data for Hungary?
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 Hungary.
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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