Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Nepal (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 20.8% of adults in Nepal saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2024. Up from 16.8% in 2021 to 20.8% in 2024 (+4.1 percentage points). Nepal ranks #3 of 4 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #100 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 20.8% (2024)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in Nepal as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +4.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 16.8% in 2021 to 20.8% in 2024 (+4.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 9.9% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 9.9% in 2011 to 20.8% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 20.8% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Nepal.
- Rank in South Asia
- #3 of 4 (2024)
- Nepal ranks 3 of 4 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #100 of 142 (2024)
- Nepal ranks 100 of 142 countries with data globally.
- South Asia average
- 20.4% (2024)
- Nepal (20.8%) is above the average of 20.4% across the 4 countries in South Asia with data.
- Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2024)
- 20.3% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Nepal (2024)
- 46.3% (2024)
- 46.3% of the population in Nepal used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 29.7 million (2024)
- Nepal had a population of 29.7 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.8% | +4.1 pp |
| 2021 | 16.8% | −0.3 pp |
| 2017 | 17.1% | +0.7 pp |
| 2014 | 16.4% | +6.5 pp |
| 2011 | 9.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Nepal saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
20.8% of adults in Nepal saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the formal & mobile money savings data for Nepal?
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 Nepal.
Where does the formal & mobile money savings data for Nepal come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin17a.17a1.d). The latest observation for Nepal is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has formal & mobile money savings in Nepal changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 9.9% in 2011 to 20.8% 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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