Bank Account Ownership Statistics in Russia (2026)
In 2024, 79.2% of adults in Russia had an account at a bank or similar financial institution, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Down from 88.7% in 2021 to 79.2% in 2024 (−9.5 percentage points). Russia ranks #34 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #57 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 79.2% (2024)
- Bank Account Ownership in Russia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −9.5 pp (2024)
- Down from 88.7% in 2021 to 79.2% in 2024 (−9.5 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 48.2% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 48.2% in 2011 to 79.2% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 88.7% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 79.2%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #34 of 46 (2024)
- Russia ranks 34 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #57 of 145 (2024)
- Russia ranks 57 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 85.9% (2024)
- Russia (79.2%) is below the average of 85.9% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 77.3% (2024)
- Value for women in Russia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 81.4% (2024)
- Value for men in Russia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −4.2 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 77.3% for women and 81.4% for men — 4.2 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 79.3% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Russia in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- +0.1 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (79.3%) are 0.1 percentage points above the national figure (79.2%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 70.4% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Russia in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −8.9 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (70.4%) are 8.9 percentage points below the national figure (79.2%).
- Internet use in Russia (2024)
- 94.4% (2024)
- 94.4% of the population in Russia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 143.5 million (2024)
- Russia had a population of 143.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 79.2% | −9.5 pp |
| 2021 | 88.7% | +12.9 pp |
| 2017 | 75.8% | +8.4 pp |
| 2014 | 67.4% | +19.2 pp |
| 2011 | 48.2% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Russia had an account at a bank or similar financial institution?
79.2% of adults in Russia had an account at a bank or similar financial institution in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Russia compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Russia ranks 34 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 79.2% versus a regional average of 85.9% (latest values per country).
Where does Russia rank globally on bank account ownership?
Russia ranks 57 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
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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