Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Malta (2026)
As of the 2021 data, 45.6% of adults in Malta saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account, per World Bank Global Findex. Down from 46.6% in 2017 to 45.6% in 2021 (−1 percentage points). Malta ranks #2 of 18 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #40 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 45.6% (2021)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in Malta as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- −1 pp (2021)
- Down from 46.6% in 2017 to 45.6% in 2021 (−1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 44.8% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 44.8% in 2011 to 45.6% in 2021.
- Peak value (2017)
- 46.6% (2017)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2021 value is 45.6%.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #2 of 18 (2021)
- Malta ranks 2 of 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #40 of 142 (2021)
- Malta ranks 40 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 18.6% (2021)
- Malta (45.6%) is above the average of 18.6% across the 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2021)
- 45.6% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Malta (2024)
- 93.9% (2024)
- 93.9% of the population in Malta used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 568,847 (2024)
- Malta had a population of 568,847 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45.6% | −1.0 pp |
| 2017 | 46.6% | +5.0 pp |
| 2014 | 41.6% | −3.3 pp |
| 2011 | 44.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Malta saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
45.6% of adults in Malta saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the formal & mobile money savings data for Malta?
The most recent observation is from 2021. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2021 is the latest available year for Malta.
Where does the formal & mobile money savings data for Malta come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin17a.17a1.d). The latest observation for Malta is from 2021; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has formal & mobile money savings in Malta changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 44.8% in 2011 to 45.6% in 2021.
How does Malta compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Malta ranks 2 of 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 45.6% versus a regional average of 18.6% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin17a.17a1.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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