Bank Account Ownership Statistics in Liberia (2026)
13.9% of adults in Liberia had an account at a bank or similar financial institution in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Down from 28.6% in 2021 to 13.9% in 2024 (−14.7 percentage points). Liberia ranks #31 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #138 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 13.9% (2024)
- Bank Account Ownership in Liberia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −14.7 pp (2024)
- Down from 28.6% in 2021 to 13.9% in 2024 (−14.7 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). Down from 18.8% in 2011 to 13.9% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 28.6% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 13.9%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #31 of 36 (2024)
- Liberia ranks 31 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #138 of 145 (2024)
- Liberia ranks 138 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 30.3% (2024)
- Liberia (13.9%) is below the average of 30.3% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 9% (2024)
- Value for women in Liberia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 18.7% (2024)
- Value for men in Liberia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −9.7 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 9% for women and 18.7% for men — 9.7 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 14.2% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Liberia in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- +0.3 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (14.2%) are 0.3 percentage points above the national figure (13.9%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 13.4% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Liberia in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −0.5 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (13.4%) are 0.5 percentage points below the national figure (13.9%).
- 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 | 13.9% | −14.7 pp |
| 2021 | 28.6% | +7.0 pp |
| 2017 | 21.6% | +2.8 pp |
| 2011 | 18.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Liberia had an account at a bank or similar financial institution?
13.9% of adults in Liberia had an account at a bank or similar financial institution in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has bank account ownership in Liberia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a decline from 18.8% in 2011 to 13.9% in 2024.
How does Liberia compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Liberia ranks 31 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 13.9% versus a regional average of 30.3% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fiaccount.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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