Account Ownership Statistics in Niger (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 14.8% of adults in Niger had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 11.7% in 2022 to 14.8% in 2024 (+3.1 percentage points). Niger ranks #35 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #142 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 14.8% (2024)
- Account Ownership in Niger as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- +3.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 11.7% in 2022 to 14.8% in 2024 (+3.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 1.5% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 1.5% in 2011 to 14.8% in 2024.
- Peak value (2017)
- 15.5% (2017)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 14.8%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #35 of 36 (2024)
- Niger ranks 35 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #142 of 145 (2024)
- Niger ranks 142 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 54.2% (2024)
- Niger (14.8%) is below the average of 54.2% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 12.2% (2024)
- Value for women in Niger, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 17.6% (2024)
- Value for men in Niger, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −5.4 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 12.2% for women and 17.6% for men — 5.4 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 15.1% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Niger in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- +0.2 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (15.1%) are 0.2 percentage points above the national figure (14.8%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 17.5% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Niger in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- +2.7 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (17.5%) are 2.7 percentage points above the national figure (14.8%).
- Internet use in Niger (2024)
- 15.6% (2024)
- 15.6% of the population in Niger used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 27 million (2024)
- Niger had a population of 27 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.8% | +3.1 pp |
| 2022 | 11.7% | −3.8 pp |
| 2017 | 15.5% | +8.8 pp |
| 2014 | 6.7% | +5.2 pp |
| 2011 | 1.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Niger had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider?
14.8% of adults in Niger had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does the account ownership data for Niger come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator account.t.d). The latest observation for Niger is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has account ownership in Niger changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 1.5% in 2011 to 14.8% in 2024.
How does Niger compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Niger ranks 35 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 14.8% versus a regional average of 54.2% (latest values per country).
Where does Niger rank globally on account ownership?
Niger ranks 142 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
account.t.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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