Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Mexico (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 40.1% of adults in Mexico owned a debit card, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 34.6% in 2022 to 40.1% in 2024 (+5.6 percentage points). Mexico ranks #13 of 21 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #84 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 40.1% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Mexico as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- +5.6 pp (2024)
- Up from 34.6% in 2022 to 40.1% in 2024 (+5.6 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 22.3% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 22.3% in 2011 to 40.1% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 40.1% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Mexico.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #13 of 21 (2024)
- Mexico ranks 13 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #84 of 145 (2024)
- Mexico ranks 84 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 45.6% (2024)
- Mexico (40.1%) is below the average of 45.6% across the 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 33.1% (2024)
- Value for women in Mexico, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 47.7% (2024)
- Value for men in Mexico, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −14.6 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 33.1% for women and 47.7% for men — 14.6 percentage points lower among women.
- 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, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.1% | +5.6 pp |
| 2022 | 34.6% | +10.8 pp |
| 2017 | 23.8% | −3.0 pp |
| 2014 | 26.8% | +4.5 pp |
| 2011 | 22.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Mexico owned a debit card?
40.1% of adults in Mexico owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has debit card ownership in Mexico changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 22.3% in 2011 to 40.1% in 2024.
How does Mexico compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Mexico ranks 13 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 40.1% versus a regional average of 45.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Mexico rank globally on debit card ownership?
Mexico ranks 84 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
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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