Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Zimbabwe (2026)
17.4% of adults in Zimbabwe owned a debit card in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Down from 17.7% in 2021 to 17.4% in 2024 (−0.3 percentage points). Zimbabwe ranks #10 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #112 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 17.4% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Zimbabwe as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −0.3 pp (2024)
- Down from 17.7% in 2021 to 17.4% in 2024 (−0.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 28.3% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 28.3% in 2011 to 17.4% in 2024.
- Peak value (2011)
- 28.3% (2011)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 17.4%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #10 of 36 (2024)
- Zimbabwe ranks 10 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #112 of 145 (2024)
- Zimbabwe ranks 112 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 16.3% (2024)
- Zimbabwe (17.4%) is above the average of 16.3% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 14.7% (2024)
- Value for women in Zimbabwe, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 20.5% (2024)
- Value for men in Zimbabwe, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −5.8 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 14.7% for women and 20.5% for men — 5.8 percentage points lower among women.
- Internet use in Zimbabwe (2024)
- 41.6% (2024)
- 41.6% of the population in Zimbabwe used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 16.6 million (2024)
- Zimbabwe had a population of 16.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.4% | −0.3 pp |
| 2021 | 17.7% | −4.2 pp |
| 2017 | 21.9% | +8.1 pp |
| 2014 | 13.8% | −14.5 pp |
| 2011 | 28.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Zimbabwe owned a debit card?
17.4% of adults in Zimbabwe owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does the debit card ownership data for Zimbabwe come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin2.t.d). The latest observation for Zimbabwe is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has debit card ownership in Zimbabwe changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a decline from 28.3% in 2011 to 17.4% in 2024.
How does Zimbabwe compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Zimbabwe ranks 10 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 17.4% versus a regional average of 16.3% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin2.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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