Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Slovakia (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 58.9% of adults in Slovakia saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2021. Up from 49.9% in 2017 to 58.9% in 2021 (+9 percentage points). Slovakia ranks #12 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #23 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 58.9% (2021)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in Slovakia as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +9 pp (2021)
- Up from 49.9% in 2017 to 58.9% in 2021 (+9 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 36.8% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 36.8% in 2011 to 58.9% in 2021.
- Record high (2021)
- 58.9% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Slovakia.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #12 of 46 (2021)
- Slovakia ranks 12 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #23 of 142 (2021)
- Slovakia ranks 23 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 41% (2021)
- Slovakia (58.9%) is above the average of 41% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2021)
- 58.9% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- 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, 2011–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58.9% | +9.0 pp |
| 2017 | 49.9% | +5.9 pp |
| 2014 | 44% | +7.1 pp |
| 2011 | 36.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Slovakia saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
58.9% of adults in Slovakia saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Slovakia compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Slovakia ranks 12 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 58.9% versus a regional average of 41% (latest values per country).
Where does Slovakia rank globally on formal & mobile money savings?
Slovakia ranks 23 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 Slovakia?
The most recent observation is from 2021. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2021 is the latest available year for Slovakia.
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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