Credit Card Usage Statistics in Mexico (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 11.3% of adults in Mexico used a credit card in 2024. Up from 9.3% in 2022 to 11.3% in 2024 (+1.9 percentage points). Mexico ranks #7 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #56 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 11.3% (2024)
- Credit Card Usage in Mexico as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- +1.9 pp (2024)
- Up from 9.3% in 2022 to 11.3% in 2024 (+1.9 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 11.1% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 11.1% in 2014 to 11.3% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 11.3% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Mexico.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #7 of 20 (2024)
- Mexico ranks 7 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #56 of 142 (2024)
- Mexico ranks 56 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 12.4% (2024)
- Mexico (11.3%) is below the average of 12.4% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Owns a credit card (% age 15+) (2024)
- 14.2% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Mexico (2024)
- 83.1% (2024)
- 83.1% of the population in Mexico used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 130.9 million (2024)
- Mexico had a population of 130.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.3% | +1.9 pp |
| 2022 | 9.3% | +2.4 pp |
| 2017 | 7% | −4.1 pp |
| 2014 | 11.1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Mexico used a credit card?
11.3% of adults in Mexico used a credit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Mexico compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Mexico ranks 7 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 11.3% versus a regional average of 12.4% (latest values per country).
Where does Mexico rank globally on credit card usage?
Mexico ranks 56 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
How recent is the credit card usage data for Mexico?
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 Mexico.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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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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