Registered Mobile Money Accounts Statistics in Pakistan (2026)
As of 2024, registered mobile money accounts in Pakistan was 796.8 per 1,000 adults, per IMF Financial Access Survey data. Up from 735.7 per 1,000 adults in 2023 to 796.8 per 1,000 adults in 2024. Pakistan ranks #1 of 9 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #37 of 67 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 796.8 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Registered Mobile Money Accounts in Pakistan as of 2024, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2023
- +8.3% (2024)
- Up from 735.7 per 1,000 adults in 2023 to 796.8 per 1,000 adults in 2024.
- CAGR 2011–2024
- +43.2% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from 7.5 per 1,000 adults in 2011 to 796.8 per 1,000 adults in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 7.5 per 1,000 adults (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 7.5 per 1,000 adults in 2011 to 796.8 per 1,000 adults in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 796.8 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available IMF Financial Access Survey series for Pakistan.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #1 of 9 (2024)
- Pakistan ranks 1 of 9 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #37 of 67 (2024)
- Pakistan ranks 37 of 67 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 394 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Pakistan (796.8 per 1,000 adults) is above the average of 394 per 1,000 adults across the 9 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 1,053.8 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (16.6%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Registered mobile money accounts (number) (2024)
- 126.8 million (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Pakistan (2024)
- 57.3% (2024)
- 57.3% of the population in Pakistan used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 251.3 million (2024)
- Pakistan had a population of 251.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 797 | +8.3% |
| 2023 | 736 | +15.8% |
| 2022 | 636 | +20.5% |
| 2021 | 527 | +22.7% |
| 2020 | 430 | +33.2% |
| 2019 | 323 | −4.2% |
| 2018 | 337 | +24.1% |
| 2017 | 271 | +83.6% |
| 2016 | 148 | +28.4% |
| 2015 | 115 | +178.6% |
| 2014 | 41.3 | +53.3% |
| 2013 | 27 | +61.7% |
| 2012 | 16.7 | +122.6% |
| 2011 | 7.5 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for registered mobile money accounts in Pakistan?
Registered mobile money accounts in Pakistan stood at 796.8 per 1,000 adults in 2024, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How recent is the registered mobile money accounts data for Pakistan?
The most recent observation is from 2024. IMF Financial Access Survey data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Pakistan.
Where does the registered mobile money accounts data for Pakistan come from?
The data comes from the IMF Financial Access Survey (indicator FA67N.PTADLT_NUM). The latest observation for Pakistan is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has registered mobile money accounts in Pakistan changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a rise from 7.5 per 1,000 adults in 2011 to 796.8 per 1,000 adults in 2024.
How does Pakistan compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Pakistan ranks 1 of 9 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 796.8 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 394 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA67N.PTADLT_NUM, 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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