Bank Account Ownership Statistics in Paraguay (2026)
45.5% of adults in Paraguay had an account at a bank or similar financial institution in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 27.1% in 2021 to 45.5% in 2024 (+18.5 percentage points). Paraguay ranks #16 of 21 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #93 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 45.5% (2024)
- Bank Account Ownership in Paraguay as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +18.5 pp (2024)
- Up from 27.1% in 2021 to 45.5% in 2024 (+18.5 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 21.7% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 21.7% in 2011 to 45.5% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 45.5% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Paraguay.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #16 of 21 (2024)
- Paraguay ranks 16 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #93 of 145 (2024)
- Paraguay ranks 93 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 60.2% (2024)
- Paraguay (45.5%) is below the average of 60.2% across the 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 42.5% (2024)
- Value for women in Paraguay, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 48.8% (2024)
- Value for men in Paraguay, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −6.2 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 42.5% for women and 48.8% for men — 6.2 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 42% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Paraguay in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −3.6 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (42%) are 3.6 percentage points below the national figure (45.5%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 33.6% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Paraguay in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −11.9 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (33.6%) are 11.9 percentage points below the national figure (45.5%).
- Internet use in Paraguay (2024)
- 81.6% (2024)
- 81.6% of the population in Paraguay used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 6.9 million (2024)
- Paraguay had a population of 6.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.5% | +18.5 pp |
| 2021 | 27.1% | −4.0 pp |
| 2017 | 31.1% | +9.4 pp |
| 2011 | 21.7% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Paraguay had an account at a bank or similar financial institution?
45.5% of adults in Paraguay had an account at a bank or similar financial institution in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the bank account ownership data for Paraguay?
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 Paraguay.
Where does the bank account ownership data for Paraguay come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fiaccount.t.d). The latest observation for Paraguay is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank account ownership in Paraguay changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 21.7% in 2011 to 45.5% in 2024.
How does Paraguay compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Paraguay ranks 16 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 45.5% versus a regional average of 60.2% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fiaccount.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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