Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Moldova (2026)
In 2024, 7.1% of adults in Moldova saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Down from 8% in 2021 to 7.1% in 2024 (−1 percentage points). Moldova ranks #46 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #136 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 7.1% (2024)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in Moldova as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −1 pp (2024)
- Down from 8% in 2021 to 7.1% in 2024 (−1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 3.5% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 3.5% in 2011 to 7.1% in 2024.
- Peak value (2017)
- 8.8% (2017)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 7.1%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #46 of 46 (2024)
- Moldova ranks 46 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #136 of 142 (2024)
- Moldova ranks 136 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 41% (2024)
- Moldova (7.1%) is below the average of 41% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2024)
- 7.1% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Moldova (2024)
- 77.4% (2024)
- 77.4% of the population in Moldova used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 2.4 million (2024)
- Moldova had a population of 2.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.1% | −1.0 pp |
| 2021 | 8% | −0.7 pp |
| 2017 | 8.8% | +1.9 pp |
| 2014 | 6.8% | +3.3 pp |
| 2011 | 3.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Moldova saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
7.1% of adults in Moldova saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does the formal & mobile money savings data for Moldova come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin17a.17a1.d). The latest observation for Moldova is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has formal & mobile money savings in Moldova changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 3.5% in 2011 to 7.1% in 2024.
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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