Account Ownership Statistics in Liberia (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 52.2% of adults in Liberia had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024. Up from 51.6% in 2021 to 52.2% in 2024 (+0.6 percentage points). Liberia ranks #21 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #108 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 52.2% (2024)
- Account Ownership in Liberia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +0.6 pp (2024)
- Up from 51.6% in 2021 to 52.2% in 2024 (+0.6 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 18.8% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 18.8% in 2011 to 52.2% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 52.2% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Liberia.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #21 of 36 (2024)
- Liberia ranks 21 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #108 of 145 (2024)
- Liberia ranks 108 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 54.2% (2024)
- Liberia (52.2%) is below the average of 54.2% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 46.3% (2024)
- Value for women in Liberia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 58.1% (2024)
- Value for men in Liberia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −11.9 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 46.3% for women and 58.1% for men — 11.9 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 46.4% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Liberia in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −5.8 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (46.4%) are 5.8 percentage points below the national figure (52.2%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 43% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Liberia in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −9.2 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (43%) are 9.2 percentage points below the national figure (52.2%).
- Internet use in Liberia (2024)
- 32.2% (2024)
- 32.2% of the population in Liberia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.6 million (2024)
- Liberia had a population of 5.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.2% | +0.6 pp |
| 2021 | 51.6% | +15.9 pp |
| 2017 | 35.7% | +16.9 pp |
| 2011 | 18.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Liberia had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider?
52.2% of adults in Liberia had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does the account ownership data for Liberia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator account.t.d). The latest observation for Liberia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has account ownership in Liberia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 18.8% in 2011 to 52.2% in 2024.
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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