Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Peru (2026)
In 2024, 31.4% of adults in Peru saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Up from 15.3% in 2021 to 31.4% in 2024 (+16.1 percentage points). Peru ranks #6 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #65 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 31.4% (2024)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in Peru as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +16.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 15.3% in 2021 to 31.4% in 2024 (+16.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 8.6% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 8.6% in 2011 to 31.4% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 31.4% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Peru.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #6 of 20 (2024)
- Peru ranks 6 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #65 of 142 (2024)
- Peru ranks 65 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 24.7% (2024)
- Peru (31.4%) is above the average of 24.7% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2024)
- 21.6% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Peru (2024)
- 82% (2024)
- 82% of the population in Peru used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 34.2 million (2024)
- Peru had a population of 34.2 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.4% | +16.1 pp |
| 2021 | 15.3% | +7.1 pp |
| 2017 | 8.2% | −4.1 pp |
| 2014 | 12.3% | +3.7 pp |
| 2011 | 8.6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Peru saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
31.4% of adults in Peru saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Peru compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Peru ranks 6 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 31.4% versus a regional average of 24.7% (latest values per country).
Where does Peru rank globally on formal & mobile money savings?
Peru ranks 65 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 Peru?
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 Peru.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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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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