South Africa Share of People Using Mobile Money 2021: 36.57 %

South Africa's share of people using mobile money in 2021 is 36.57 %, up 92.3% from 2017. It ranks #17 of 65 countries.

Share of people using mobile money accounts highlights digital finance adoption globally, showing financial inclusion progress.

South Africa•3 years of data (2014–2021)••Share of people using mobile money accounts | World Bank via Our World in Data•

Source (2021): Share of people using mobile money accounts

Historical Trend

Share of People Using Mobile Money over time

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202136.57 %+17.55 %+92.28%
201719.02 %+4.59 %+31.80%
201414.43 %——

Frequently Asked Questions About South Africa Share of People Using Mobile Money

What is South Africa's share of people using mobile money in 2021?▾

South Africa's share of people using mobile money is 36.57 % in 2021, according to Share of people using mobile money accounts | World Bank via Our World in Data.

Is South Africa's share of people using mobile money increasing or decreasing?▾

South Africa's share of people using mobile money rose by 92.3% from 2017 (19.02 %) to 2021 (36.57 %).

How does South Africa rank for share of people using mobile money?▾

In 2021, South Africa has the 17th highest share of people using mobile money out of 65 countries with data.

What was South Africa's share of people using mobile money in 2014?▾

In 2014, South Africa's share of people using mobile money was 14.43 %. By 2021 it rose by 153.4%.

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