Bank Account Ownership Statistics in Thailand (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 91.1% of adults in Thailand had an account at a bank or similar financial institution in 2024. Down from 94.1% in 2021 to 91.1% in 2024 (−3 percentage points). Thailand ranks #8 of 16 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #34 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 91.1% (2024)
- Bank Account Ownership in Thailand as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −3 pp (2024)
- Down from 94.1% in 2021 to 91.1% in 2024 (−3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 72.7% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 72.7% in 2011 to 91.1% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 94.1% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 91.1%.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #8 of 16 (2024)
- Thailand ranks 8 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #34 of 145 (2024)
- Thailand ranks 34 of 145 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 76.2% (2024)
- Thailand (91.1%) is above the average of 76.2% across the 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 91.3% (2024)
- Value for women in Thailand, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 90.9% (2024)
- Value for men in Thailand, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- +0.4 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 91.3% for women and 90.9% for men — 0.4 percentage points higher among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 91.5% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Thailand in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- +0.4 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (91.5%) are 0.4 percentage points above the national figure (91.1%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 89.8% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Thailand in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −1.3 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (89.8%) are 1.3 percentage points below the national figure (91.1%).
- Internet use in Thailand (2024)
- 90.9% (2024)
- 90.9% of the population in Thailand used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 71.7 million (2024)
- Thailand had a population of 71.7 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91.1% | −3.0 pp |
| 2021 | 94.1% | +13.2 pp |
| 2017 | 81% | +2.8 pp |
| 2014 | 78.1% | +5.5 pp |
| 2011 | 72.7% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Thailand had an account at a bank or similar financial institution?
91.1% of adults in Thailand had an account at a bank or similar financial institution in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
When did bank account ownership in Thailand peak?
The highest value in the available series was 94.1% in 2021; the latest (2024) value is 91.1%.
How recent is the bank account ownership data for Thailand?
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 Thailand.
Where does the bank account ownership data for Thailand come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fiaccount.t.d). The latest observation for Thailand is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
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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