Namibia: Percent people with bank accounts

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 Namibia

People with bank accounts, percent of the population over 14 years of age

 Latest value 65.57
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2014 - 2021
 Average 66.99
 Min - Max 58.06 - 77.34
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2021 is 65.57 percent, a decline from 77.34 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 65.76 percent, based on data from 121 countries. Historically, the average for Namibia from 2014 to 2021 is 66.99 percent. The minimum value, 58.06 percent, was reached in 2014 while the maximum of 77.34 percent was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: The percentage of respondents with an account (self or together with someone else) at a bank, credit union, another financial institution (e.g., cooperative, microfinance institution), or the post office (if applicable) including respondents who reported having a debit card (% age 15+).

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