Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Vietnam (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 64.8% of adults in Vietnam owned a debit card in 2024. Up from 48.9% in 2022 to 64.8% in 2024 (+15.9 percentage points). Vietnam ranks #10 of 16 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #59 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 64.8% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Vietnam as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- +15.9 pp (2024)
- Up from 48.9% in 2022 to 64.8% in 2024 (+15.9 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 14.6% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 14.6% in 2011 to 64.8% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 64.8% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Vietnam.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #10 of 16 (2024)
- Vietnam ranks 10 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #59 of 145 (2024)
- Vietnam ranks 59 of 145 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 64.9% (2024)
- Vietnam (64.8%) is below the average of 64.9% across the 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 63.7% (2024)
- Value for women in Vietnam, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 66% (2024)
- Value for men in Vietnam, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −2.4 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 63.7% for women and 66% for men — 2.4 percentage points lower among women.
- Internet use in Vietnam (2024)
- 84.2% (2024)
- 84.2% of the population in Vietnam used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 101 million (2024)
- Vietnam had a population of 101 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.8% | +15.9 pp |
| 2022 | 48.9% | +22.1 pp |
| 2017 | 26.7% | +0.2 pp |
| 2014 | 26.5% | +11.9 pp |
| 2011 | 14.6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Vietnam owned a debit card?
64.8% of adults in Vietnam owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Vietnam compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Vietnam ranks 10 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 64.8% versus a regional average of 64.9% (latest values per country).
Where does Vietnam rank globally on debit card ownership?
Vietnam ranks 59 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in debit card ownership in Vietnam?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 63.7% for women and 66% for men, a gap of 2.4 percentage points in favor of men.
How recent is the debit card ownership data for Vietnam?
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 Vietnam.
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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