Wage Payments into Accounts Statistics in Italy (2026)
As of the 2021 data, 32.2% of adults in Italy received wage payments into an account, per World Bank Global Findex. Down from 39.7% in 2017 to 32.2% in 2021 (−7.4 percentage points). Italy ranks #36 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #54 of 140 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 32.2% (2021)
- Wage Payments into Accounts in Italy as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- −7.4 pp (2021)
- Down from 39.7% in 2017 to 32.2% in 2021 (−7.4 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 32.3% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 32.3% in 2014 to 32.2% in 2021.
- Peak value (2017)
- 39.7% (2017)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2021 value is 32.2%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #36 of 46 (2021)
- Italy ranks 36 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #54 of 140 (2021)
- Italy ranks 54 of 140 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 43.6% (2021)
- Italy (32.2%) is below the average of 43.6% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2021)
- 37% (2021)
- Value for women in Italy, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2021)
- 27.8% (2021)
- Value for men in Italy, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- +9.2 pp (2021)
- In 2021, the figure was 37% for women and 27.8% for men — 9.2 percentage points higher 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, 2014–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32.2% | −7.4 pp |
| 2017 | 39.7% | +7.3 pp |
| 2014 | 32.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Italy received wage payments into an account?
32.2% of adults in Italy received wage payments into an account in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Italy compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Italy ranks 36 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 32.2% versus a regional average of 43.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Italy rank globally on wage payments into accounts?
Italy ranks 54 of 140 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin32.acc, 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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