South Korea: Percent people with debit cards
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| South Korea |
Percent of people aged 15+ who have a debit card |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 84.01 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2011 - 2021 |
| Average | 70.99 |
| Min - Max | 57.91 - 84.01 |
| Source | The World Bank |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2021 is 84.01 percent, an increase from 75.28 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 51.23 percent, based on data from 121 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 2011 to 2021 is 70.99 percent. The minimum value, 57.91 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 84.01 percent was recorded in 2021.
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| Recent values | South Korea: Percent people with debit cards |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 84.01 |
| 2017 | 75.28 |
| 2014 | 66.76 |
| 2011 | 57.91 |
Definition: The percentage of respondents with a debit card (% age 15+). Data are from the World Bank Global Financial Inclusion survey.
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