Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Russia (2026)
71.5% of adults in Russia owned a debit card in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 65.3% in 2021 to 71.5% in 2024 (+6.3 percentage points). Russia ranks #33 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #53 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 71.5% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Russia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +6.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 65.3% in 2021 to 71.5% in 2024 (+6.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 37% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 37% in 2011 to 71.5% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 71.5% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Russia.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #33 of 46 (2024)
- Russia ranks 33 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #53 of 145 (2024)
- Russia ranks 53 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 78.4% (2024)
- Russia (71.5%) is below the average of 78.4% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 68.3% (2024)
- Value for women in Russia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 75.1% (2024)
- Value for men in Russia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −6.8 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 68.3% for women and 75.1% for men — 6.8 percentage points lower among women.
- 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 | 71.5% | +6.3 pp |
| 2021 | 65.3% | +8.7 pp |
| 2017 | 56.6% | +12.2 pp |
| 2014 | 44.3% | +7.4 pp |
| 2011 | 37% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Russia owned a debit card?
71.5% of adults in Russia owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the debit card ownership data for Russia?
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 Russia.
Where does the debit card ownership data for Russia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin2.t.d). The latest observation for Russia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has debit card ownership in Russia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 37% in 2011 to 71.5% in 2024.
How does Russia compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Russia ranks 33 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 71.5% versus a regional average of 78.4% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin2.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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