Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Slovakia (2026)
In 2024, 89.4% of adults in Slovakia owned a debit card, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Up from 89.2% in 2021 to 89.4% in 2024 (+0.2 percentage points). Slovakia ranks #16 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #22 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 89.4% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Slovakia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +0.2 pp (2024)
- Up from 89.2% in 2021 to 89.4% in 2024 (+0.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 68.3% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 68.3% in 2011 to 89.4% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 89.4% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Slovakia.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #16 of 46 (2024)
- Slovakia ranks 16 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #22 of 145 (2024)
- Slovakia ranks 22 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 78.4% (2024)
- Slovakia (89.4%) is above the average of 78.4% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 87.8% (2024)
- Value for women in Slovakia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 91.1% (2024)
- Value for men in Slovakia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −3.4 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 87.8% for women and 91.1% for men — 3.4 percentage points lower among women.
- Internet use in Slovakia (2024)
- 89.8% (2024)
- 89.8% of the population in Slovakia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.4 million (2024)
- Slovakia had a population of 5.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89.4% | +0.2 pp |
| 2021 | 89.2% | +13.1 pp |
| 2017 | 76.1% | +5.6 pp |
| 2014 | 70.5% | +2.2 pp |
| 2011 | 68.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Slovakia owned a debit card?
89.4% of adults in Slovakia owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Slovakia compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Slovakia ranks 16 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 89.4% versus a regional average of 78.4% (latest values per country).
Where does Slovakia rank globally on debit card ownership?
Slovakia ranks 22 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in debit card ownership in Slovakia?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 87.8% for women and 91.1% for men, a gap of 3.4 percentage points in favor of men.
How recent is the debit card ownership data for Slovakia?
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 Slovakia.
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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