Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Italy (2026)
81% of adults in Italy owned a debit card in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Down from 82.3% in 2021 to 81% in 2024 (−1.3 percentage points). Italy ranks #28 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #39 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 81% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Italy as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −1.3 pp (2024)
- Down from 82.3% in 2021 to 81% in 2024 (−1.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 35.2% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 35.2% in 2011 to 81% in 2024.
- Peak value (2017)
- 84.6% (2017)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 81%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #28 of 46 (2024)
- Italy ranks 28 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #39 of 145 (2024)
- Italy ranks 39 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 78.4% (2024)
- Italy (81%) is above the average of 78.4% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 73.5% (2024)
- Value for women in Italy, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 88.8% (2024)
- Value for men in Italy, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −15.3 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 73.5% for women and 88.8% for men — 15.3 percentage points lower among women.
- Internet use in Italy (2024)
- 89.2% (2024)
- 89.2% of the population in Italy used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 59 million (2024)
- Italy had a population of 59 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81% | −1.3 pp |
| 2021 | 82.3% | −2.3 pp |
| 2017 | 84.6% | +20.1 pp |
| 2014 | 64.5% | +29.3 pp |
| 2011 | 35.2% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Italy owned a debit card?
81% of adults in Italy owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
When did debit card ownership in Italy peak?
The highest value in the available series was 84.6% in 2017; the latest (2024) value is 81%.
How recent is the debit card ownership data for Italy?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Italy.
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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