Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Myanmar (2026)
12.8% of adults in Myanmar saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2021, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 8.1% in 2017 to 12.8% in 2021 (+4.8 percentage points). Myanmar ranks #15 of 16 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #122 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 12.8% (2021)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in Myanmar as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +4.8 pp (2021)
- Up from 8.1% in 2017 to 12.8% in 2021 (+4.8 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 12.8% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 12.8% in 2014 to 12.8% in 2021.
- Record high (2021)
- 12.8% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Myanmar.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #15 of 16 (2021)
- Myanmar ranks 15 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #122 of 142 (2021)
- Myanmar ranks 122 of 142 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 45.4% (2021)
- Myanmar (12.8%) is below the average of 45.4% across the 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2021)
- 9% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Myanmar (2020)
- 45.4% (2020)
- 45.4% of the population in Myanmar used the internet in 2020 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 54.5 million (2024)
- Myanmar had a population of 54.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12.8% | +4.8 pp |
| 2017 | 8.1% | −4.7 pp |
| 2014 | 12.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Myanmar saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
12.8% of adults in Myanmar 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 Myanmar?
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 Myanmar.
Where does the formal & mobile money savings data for Myanmar come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin17a.17a1.d). The latest observation for Myanmar is from 2021; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has formal & mobile money savings in Myanmar changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 12.8% in 2014 to 12.8% in 2021.
How does Myanmar compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Myanmar ranks 15 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 12.8% versus a regional average of 45.4% (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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