Account Ownership Statistics in Kazakhstan (2026)
In 2024, 87% of adults in Kazakhstan had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Up from 81.1% in 2021 to 87% in 2024 (+5.9 percentage points). Kazakhstan ranks #26 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #45 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 87% (2024)
- Account Ownership in Kazakhstan as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +5.9 pp (2024)
- Up from 81.1% in 2021 to 87% in 2024 (+5.9 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 42.1% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 42.1% in 2011 to 87% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 87% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Kazakhstan.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #26 of 46 (2024)
- Kazakhstan ranks 26 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #45 of 145 (2024)
- Kazakhstan ranks 45 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 86.1% (2024)
- Kazakhstan (87%) is above the average of 86.1% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 85.7% (2024)
- Value for women in Kazakhstan, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 88.5% (2024)
- Value for men in Kazakhstan, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −2.8 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 85.7% for women and 88.5% for men — 2.8 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 84.7% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Kazakhstan in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −2.3 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (84.7%) are 2.3 percentage points below the national figure (87%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 83.3% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Kazakhstan in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −3.7 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (83.3%) are 3.7 percentage points below the national figure (87%).
- Internet use in Kazakhstan (2024)
- 93.4% (2024)
- 93.4% of the population in Kazakhstan used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 20.6 million (2024)
- Kazakhstan had a population of 20.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87% | +5.9 pp |
| 2021 | 81.1% | +22.4 pp |
| 2017 | 58.7% | +4.8 pp |
| 2014 | 53.9% | +11.8 pp |
| 2011 | 42.1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Kazakhstan had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider?
87% of adults in Kazakhstan had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Kazakhstan compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Kazakhstan ranks 26 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 87% versus a regional average of 86.1% (latest values per country).
Where does Kazakhstan rank globally on account ownership?
Kazakhstan ranks 45 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in account ownership in Kazakhstan?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 85.7% for women and 88.5% for men, a gap of 2.8 percentage points in favor of men.
How recent is the account ownership data for Kazakhstan?
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 Kazakhstan.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
account.t.d, 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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