Bank Account Ownership Statistics in Venezuela (2026)
In 2024, 86.4% of adults in Venezuela had an account at a bank or similar financial institution, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Up from 84% in 2021 to 86.4% in 2024 (+2.3 percentage points). Venezuela ranks #1 of 21 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #44 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 86.4% (2024)
- Bank Account Ownership in Venezuela as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +2.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 84% in 2021 to 86.4% in 2024 (+2.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 44.1% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 44.1% in 2011 to 86.4% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 86.4% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Venezuela.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #1 of 21 (2024)
- Venezuela ranks 1 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #44 of 145 (2024)
- Venezuela ranks 44 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 60.2% (2024)
- Venezuela (86.4%) is above the average of 60.2% across the 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 86.9% (2024)
- Value for women in Venezuela, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 85.8% (2024)
- Value for men in Venezuela, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- +1.1 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 86.9% for women and 85.8% for men — 1.1 percentage points higher among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 82.9% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Venezuela in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −3.5 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (82.9%) are 3.5 percentage points below the national figure (86.4%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 83.7% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Venezuela in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −2.7 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (83.7%) are 2.7 percentage points below the national figure (86.4%).
- Internet use in Venezuela (2024)
- 76.7% (2024)
- 76.7% of the population in Venezuela used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 28.4 million (2024)
- Venezuela had a population of 28.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 86.4% | +2.3 pp |
| 2021 | 84% | +10.8 pp |
| 2017 | 73.2% | +16.4 pp |
| 2014 | 56.9% | +12.7 pp |
| 2011 | 44.1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Venezuela had an account at a bank or similar financial institution?
86.4% of adults in Venezuela had an account at a bank or similar financial institution in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Venezuela compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Venezuela ranks 1 of 21 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 86.4% versus a regional average of 60.2% (latest values per country).
Where does Venezuela rank globally on bank account ownership?
Venezuela ranks 44 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in bank account ownership in Venezuela?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 86.9% for women and 85.8% for men, a gap of 1.1 percentage points in favor of women.
How recent is the bank account ownership data for Venezuela?
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 Venezuela.
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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