Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Sweden (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 79.7% of adults in Sweden saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2021. Up from 75.4% in 2017 to 79.7% in 2021 (+4.3 percentage points). Sweden ranks #2 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #2 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 79.7% (2021)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in Sweden as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +4.3 pp (2021)
- Up from 75.4% in 2017 to 79.7% in 2021 (+4.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 63.6% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 63.6% in 2011 to 79.7% in 2021.
- Record high (2021)
- 79.7% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Sweden.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #2 of 46 (2021)
- Sweden ranks 2 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #2 of 142 (2021)
- Sweden ranks 2 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 41% (2021)
- Sweden (79.7%) 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)
- 79.7% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Sweden (2025)
- 95.8% (2025)
- 95.8% of the population in Sweden used the internet in 2025 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 10.6 million (2024)
- Sweden had a population of 10.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.7% | +4.3 pp |
| 2017 | 75.4% | +0.3 pp |
| 2014 | 75.1% | +11.6 pp |
| 2011 | 63.6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Sweden saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
79.7% of adults in Sweden saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does Sweden rank globally on formal & mobile money savings?
Sweden ranks 2 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 Sweden?
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 Sweden.
Where does the formal & mobile money savings data for Sweden come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin17a.17a1.d). The latest observation for Sweden is from 2021; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has formal & mobile money savings in Sweden changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 63.6% in 2011 to 79.7% in 2021.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin17a.17a1.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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