Formal Savings Statistics in Tunisia (2026)
21.6% of adults in Tunisia saved at a formal financial institution in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 13.8% in 2021 to 21.6% in 2024 (+7.8 percentage points). Tunisia ranks #6 of 18 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #74 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 21.6% (2024)
- Formal Savings in Tunisia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +7.8 pp (2024)
- Up from 13.8% in 2021 to 21.6% in 2024 (+7.8 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 10.3% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 10.3% in 2014 to 21.6% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 21.6% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Tunisia.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #6 of 18 (2024)
- Tunisia ranks 6 of 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #74 of 142 (2024)
- Tunisia ranks 74 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 17.2% (2024)
- Tunisia (21.6%) is above the average of 17.2% across the 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 14.5% (2024)
- Value for women in Tunisia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 29% (2024)
- Value for men in Tunisia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −14.5 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 14.5% for women and 29% for men — 14.5 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 15.1% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Tunisia in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −6.5 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (15.1%) are 6.5 percentage points below the national figure (21.6%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 7.2% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Tunisia in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −14.4 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (7.2%) are 14.4 percentage points below the national figure (21.6%).
- Internet use in Tunisia (2024)
- 76.5% (2024)
- 76.5% of the population in Tunisia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 12.3 million (2024)
- Tunisia had a population of 12.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.6% | +7.8 pp |
| 2021 | 13.8% | −4.6 pp |
| 2017 | 18.3% | +8.0 pp |
| 2014 | 10.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Tunisia saved at a formal financial institution?
21.6% of adults in Tunisia saved at a formal financial institution in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the formal savings data for Tunisia?
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 Tunisia.
Where does the formal savings data for Tunisia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin17a). The latest observation for Tunisia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has formal savings in Tunisia changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 10.3% in 2014 to 21.6% in 2024.
How does Tunisia compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Tunisia ranks 6 of 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 21.6% versus a regional average of 17.2% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin17a, 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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