Sri Lanka: Percent people with bank accounts

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 Sri Lanka

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

 Latest value 88.93
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2011 - 2021
 Average 78.44
 Min - Max 68.53 - 88.93
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2021 is 88.93 percent, an increase from 73.59 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 65.76 percent, based on data from 121 countries. Historically, the average for Sri Lanka from 2011 to 2021 is 78.44 percent. The minimum value, 68.53 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 88.93 percent was recorded in 2021. 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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