Credit Card Usage Statistics in Ukraine (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 26.9% of adults in Ukraine used a credit card in 2024. Down from 27.4% in 2021 to 26.9% in 2024 (−0.5 percentage points). Ukraine ranks #20 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #33 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 26.9% (2024)
- Credit Card Usage in Ukraine as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −0.5 pp (2024)
- Down from 27.4% in 2021 to 26.9% in 2024 (−0.5 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 19.5% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 19.5% in 2014 to 26.9% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 27.4% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 26.9%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #20 of 46 (2024)
- Ukraine ranks 20 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #33 of 142 (2024)
- Ukraine ranks 33 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 26.3% (2024)
- Ukraine (26.9%) is above the average of 26.3% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Owns a credit card (% age 15+) (2024)
- 41.1% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Ukraine (2024)
- 82.5% (2024)
- 82.5% of the population in Ukraine used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 37.9 million (2024)
- Ukraine had a population of 37.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.9% | −0.5 pp |
| 2021 | 27.4% | +8.3 pp |
| 2017 | 19.1% | −0.4 pp |
| 2014 | 19.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Ukraine used a credit card?
26.9% of adults in Ukraine used a credit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Ukraine compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Ukraine ranks 20 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 26.9% versus a regional average of 26.3% (latest values per country).
Where does Ukraine rank globally on credit card usage?
Ukraine ranks 33 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
When did credit card usage in Ukraine peak?
The highest value in the available series was 27.4% in 2021; the latest (2024) value is 26.9%.
How recent is the credit card usage data for Ukraine?
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 Ukraine.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin22g, 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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