Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Niger (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 5.2% of adults in Niger saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 3.3% in 2022 to 5.2% in 2024 (+1.9 percentage points). Niger ranks #35 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #138 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 5.2% (2024)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in Niger as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- +1.9 pp (2024)
- Up from 3.3% in 2022 to 5.2% in 2024 (+1.9 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 1.2% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 1.2% in 2011 to 5.2% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 5.2% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Niger.
- 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
- #138 of 142 (2024)
- Niger ranks 138 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 30.8% (2024)
- Niger (5.2%) is below the average of 30.8% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2024)
- 3.5% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- 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 | 5.2% | +1.9 pp |
| 2022 | 3.3% | +1.4 pp |
| 2017 | 1.9% | −0.1 pp |
| 2014 | 2% | +0.8 pp |
| 2011 | 1.2% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Niger saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
5.2% of adults in Niger saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Niger compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Niger ranks 35 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 5.2% versus a regional average of 30.8% (latest values per country).
Where does Niger rank globally on formal & mobile money savings?
Niger ranks 138 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
How recent is the formal & mobile money savings data for Niger?
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 Niger.
Where does the formal & mobile money savings data for Niger come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin17a.17a1.d). The latest observation for Niger is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
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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