Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Netherlands (2026)
In 2021, 65.7% of adults in the Netherlands saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Up from 59.3% in 2017 to 65.7% in 2021 (+6.4 percentage points). Netherlands ranks #6 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #10 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 65.7% (2021)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in the Netherlands as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +6.4 pp (2021)
- Up from 59.3% in 2017 to 65.7% in 2021 (+6.4 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 57.8% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 57.8% in 2011 to 65.7% in 2021.
- Record high (2021)
- 65.7% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for the Netherlands.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #6 of 46 (2021)
- The Netherlands ranks 6 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #10 of 142 (2021)
- The Netherlands ranks 10 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 41% (2021)
- The Netherlands (65.7%) is above the average of 41% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2021)
- 65.7% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in the Netherlands (2024)
- 97% (2024)
- 97% of the population in the Netherlands used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 18 million (2024)
- The Netherlands had a population of 18 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 65.7% | +6.4 pp |
| 2017 | 59.3% | +0.4 pp |
| 2014 | 58.9% | +1.1 pp |
| 2011 | 57.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in the Netherlands saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
65.7% of adults in the Netherlands saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does the formal & mobile money savings data for the Netherlands come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin17a.17a1.d). The latest observation for the Netherlands is from 2021; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has formal & mobile money savings in the Netherlands changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 57.8% in 2011 to 65.7% in 2021.
How does the Netherlands compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
The Netherlands ranks 6 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 65.7% versus a regional average of 41% (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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