ATMs per 100,000 Adults 2011
ATMs per 100,000 adults measures access to banking services; higher values indicate better financial inclusion.
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Rank | Actions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1 | South Korea | 281.821 ATMs | |
2 | Canada | 207.665 ATMs | |
3 | Portugal | 191.754 ATMs | |
4 | Australia | 170.399 ATMs | |
5 | China, Macao SAR | 152.857 ATMs | |
6 | Spain | 147.345 ATMs | |
7 | Japan | 128.555 ATMs | |
8 | United Kingdom | 123.706 ATMs | |
9 | Israel | 123.586 ATMs | |
10 | Germany | 121.229 ATMs | |
11 | Brazil | 117.5 ATMs | |
12 | Russia | 117.24 ATMs | |
13 | Austria | 113.967 ATMs | |
14 | Aruba | 109.992 ATMs | |
15 | Croatia | 109.43 ATMs | |
16 | France | 109.292 ATMs | |
17 | Luxembourg | 105.984 ATMs | |
18 | Slovenia | 104.843 ATMs | |
19 | Italy | 100.45 ATMs | |
20 | Switzerland | 99.093 ATMs | |
21 | Bulgaria | 93.703 ATMs | |
22 | Ireland | 88.619 ATMs | |
23 | Estonia | 87.923 ATMs | |
24 | Thailand | 86.172 ATMs | |
25 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 85.501 ATMs | |
26 | Ukraine | 83.061 ATMs | |
27 | Brunei Darussalam | 79.322 ATMs | |
28 | New Zealand | 76.629 ATMs | |
29 | Iceland | 76.024 ATMs | |
30 | Bahamas | 75.639 ATMs | |
31 | Antigua and Barbuda | 75.41 ATMs | |
32 | Greece | 74.433 ATMs | |
33 | United Arab Emirates | 70.597 ATMs | |
34 | Latvia | 68.331 ATMs | |
35 | Cyprus | 67.788 ATMs | |
36 | Montenegro | 66.076 ATMs | |
37 | Romania | 64.854 ATMs | |
38 | Saudi Arabia | 64.142 ATMs | |
39 | Kazakhstan | 63.983 ATMs | |
40 | Chile | 63.723 ATMs | |
41 | Qatar | 61.522 ATMs | |
42 | Denmark | 61.028 ATMs | |
43 | Singapore | 59.694 ATMs | |
44 | Turkey | 58.7 ATMs | |
45 | Hungary | 57.598 ATMs | |
46 | Netherlands | 56.589 ATMs | |
47 | North Macedonia | 55.852 ATMs | |
48 | South Africa | 55.806 ATMs | |
49 | Malta | 55.331 ATMs | |
50 | Malaysia | 55.214 ATMs | |
51 | Norway | 54.436 ATMs | |
52 | Poland | 53.863 ATMs | |
53 | Slovakia | 52.677 ATMs | |
54 | Costa Rica | 52.384 ATMs | |
55 | Georgia | 51.309 ATMs | |
56 | Northern Mariana Islands | 51.248 ATMs | |
57 | Namibia | 50.993 ATMs | |
58 | Kuwait | 50.974 ATMs | |
59 | Lithuania | 50.602 ATMs | |
60 | China, Hong Kong SAR | 49.725 ATMs | |
61 | Dominica | 48.947 ATMs | |
62 | Saint Lucia | 47.173 ATMs | |
63 | Serbia | 45.665 ATMs | |
64 | Seychelles | 45.557 ATMs | |
65 | Sweden | 45.285 ATMs | |
66 | Mexico | 45.225 ATMs | |
67 | Panama | 45.144 ATMs | |
68 | Grenada | 44.384 ATMs | |
69 | Czech Republic | 43.895 ATMs | |
70 | Mauritius | 43.022 ATMs | |
71 | Cabo Verde | 42.956 ATMs | |
72 | Oman | 42.339 ATMs | |
73 | Palau | 41.797 ATMs | |
74 | Venezuela | 41.48 ATMs | |
75 | Armenia | 41.322 ATMs | |
76 | Belarus | 41.246 ATMs | |
77 | Uruguay | 40.084 ATMs | |
78 | Belize | 38.858 ATMs | |
79 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 37.977 ATMs | |
80 | Finland | 36.467 ATMs | |
81 | Republic of Moldova | 35.996 ATMs | |
82 | Suriname | 35.979 ATMs | |
83 | Trinidad and Tobago | 35.917 ATMs | |
84 | Fiji | 35.282 ATMs | |
85 | Lebanon | 35.229 ATMs | |
86 | Albania | 35.042 ATMs | |
87 | Iran | 34.316 ATMs | |
88 | Barbados | 33.514 ATMs | |
89 | Argentina | 33.111 ATMs | |
90 | Colombia | 32.895 ATMs | |
91 | Mongolia | 31.609 ATMs | |
92 | Peru | 31.337 ATMs | |
93 | China | 30.391 ATMs | |
94 | El Salvador | 29.995 ATMs | |
95 | Dominican Republic | 29.986 ATMs | |
96 | Azerbaijan | 29.86 ATMs | |
97 | Vanuatu | 28.554 ATMs | |
98 | Botswana | 26.827 ATMs | |
99 | Jamaica | 26.791 ATMs | |
100 | Tonga | 26.724 ATMs | |
101 | Samoa | 26.682 ATMs | |
102 | Guatemala | 26.524 ATMs | |
103 | Ecuador | 26.185 ATMs | |
104 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 25.68 ATMs | |
105 | Jordan | 24.815 ATMs | |
106 | Bolivia | 23.873 ATMs | |
107 | Eswatini | 23.508 ATMs | |
108 | Morocco | 21.492 ATMs | |
109 | Honduras | 21.411 ATMs | |
110 | Tunisia | 21.086 ATMs | |
111 | Paraguay | 20.425 ATMs | |
112 | Vietnam | 19.913 ATMs | |
113 | Sao Tome and Principe | 17.637 ATMs | |
114 | State of Palestine | 17.514 ATMs | |
115 | Philippines | 16.752 ATMs | |
116 | Maldives | 16.74 ATMs | |
117 | Indonesia | 15.982 ATMs | |
118 | Guyana | 15.276 ATMs | |
119 | Sri Lanka | 15.05 ATMs | |
120 | Bhutan | 14.259 ATMs | |
121 | Angola | 12.263 ATMs | |
122 | Kyrgyzstan | 11.918 ATMs | |
123 | Nigeria | 11.413 ATMs | |
124 | Solomon Islands | 11.006 ATMs | |
125 | Laos | 10.674 ATMs | |
126 | Kiribati | 9.942 ATMs | |
127 | Nicaragua | 9.809 ATMs | |
128 | Gabon | 9.642 ATMs | |
129 | Egypt | 9.288 ATMs | |
130 | Kenya | 9.116 ATMs | |
131 | India | 8.803 ATMs | |
132 | Micronesia (Fed. States of) | 8.627 ATMs | |
133 | Bahrain | 8.618 ATMs | |
134 | Lesotho | 8.056 ATMs | |
135 | Syrian Arab Republic | 7.578 ATMs | |
136 | Comoros | 7.361 ATMs | |
137 | Nepal | 7.181 ATMs | |
138 | Tajikistan | 7.071 ATMs | |
139 | Zambia | 6.694 ATMs | |
140 | Mozambique | 6.659 ATMs | |
141 | Marshall Islands | 6.393 ATMs | |
142 | Papua New Guinea | 6.265 ATMs | |
143 | Algeria | 6.064 ATMs | |
144 | Cambodia | 5.941 ATMs | |
145 | Tanzania | 4.757 ATMs | |
146 | Mauritania | 4.581 ATMs | |
147 | Pakistan | 4.373 ATMs | |
148 | Equatorial Guinea | 4.305 ATMs | |
149 | Zimbabwe | 4.3 ATMs | |
150 | Ghana | 4.11 ATMs | |
151 | Uganda | 3.92 ATMs | |
152 | Malawi | 3.848 ATMs | |
153 | Sudan | 3.722 ATMs | |
154 | Bangladesh | 3.722 ATMs | |
155 | Gambia | 3.618 ATMs | |
156 | Libya | 3.526 ATMs | |
157 | Yemen | 3.358 ATMs | |
158 | Mali | 3.032 ATMs | |
159 | Djibouti | 2.962 ATMs | |
160 | Timor-Leste | 2.76 ATMs | |
161 | Rwanda | 2.731 ATMs | |
162 | Cameroon | 2.421 ATMs | |
163 | Iraq | 2.069 ATMs | |
164 | Madagascar | 1.501 ATMs | |
165 | Guinea-Bissau | 1.419 ATMs | |
166 | Liberia | 1.364 ATMs | |
167 | Congo | 1.243 ATMs | |
168 | Central African Republic | 0.979 ATMs | |
169 | Guinea | 0.959 ATMs | |
170 | Afghanistan | 0.666 ATMs | |
171 | Burundi | 0.66 ATMs | |
172 | South Sudan | 0.588 ATMs | |
173 | Chad | 0.459 ATMs | |
174 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 0.457 ATMs | |
175 | Sierra Leone | 0.385 ATMs | |
176 | Ethiopia | 0.313 ATMs |
- #1
South Korea
- #2
Canada
- #3
Portugal
- #4
Australia
- #5
China, Macao SAR
- #6
Spain
- #7
Japan
- #8
United Kingdom
- #9
Israel
- #10
Germany
Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.
- #176
Ethiopia
- #175
Sierra Leone
- #174
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- #173
Chad
- #172
South Sudan
- #171
Burundi
- #170
Afghanistan
- #169
Guinea
- #168
Central African Republic
- #167
Congo
Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.
Insights by country
Bolivia
In 2011, Bolivia ranked #106 globally with 23.873064 ATMs per 100,000 Adults. This figure is notably lower than the global average, reflecting limited access to banking infrastructure compared to more developed nations. Contributing factors include Bolivia's diverse geography, which poses challenges for financial institutions to expand their services, as well as a significant portion of the population being unbanked or underbanked, limiting ATM utilization.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica ranked #54 globally with 52.3836 ATMs per 100,000 Adults in 2011. This figure is relatively high compared to other Central American nations, indicating a stronger banking infrastructure in the region. The country's emphasis on tourism and a stable economy has driven investment in financial services, facilitating greater access to ATMs. Additionally, Costa Rica's relatively high literacy rate supports the effective use of banking technology among its adult population.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic ranked #95 globally with 29.98617 ATMs per 100,000 Adults in 2011. This figure is below the regional average for Latin America and the Caribbean, indicating a relatively lower accessibility to automated banking services compared to more developed nations. Contributing factors include the country's economic structure, which relies heavily on tourism and agriculture, and a developing financial infrastructure that has not yet fully expanded to meet the needs of its growing population.
Honduras
In 2011, Honduras ranked #109 globally with 21.411196 ATMs per 100,000 Adults. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, highlighting the limited access to banking services in the country. Contributing factors include a developing economy, high levels of poverty, and a lack of infrastructure investment, which hinder the expansion of financial services.
Djibouti
In 2011, Djibouti ranked #159 globally with 2.96229 ATMs per 100,000 Adults. This figure is significantly lower than many countries in the region, reflecting the challenges in financial infrastructure development. Key factors contributing to this low ATM density include Djibouti's small population and its economy, which is heavily reliant on port services and trade rather than a diversified banking sector.
Albania
In 2011, Albania ranked #86 globally with 35.04202 ATMs per 100,000 Adults. This figure is lower than the European average, indicating limited access to banking infrastructure compared to more developed nations. Contributing factors include Albania's transitional economy and the relatively recent establishment of a market-oriented banking system, which has yet to fully expand its reach across the country.
Congo
Congo ranked #167 globally with 1.2425315 ATMs per 100,000 Adults in 2011. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, reflecting limited access to banking infrastructure compared to more developed nations.
The low number of ATMs can be attributed to ongoing economic challenges, including a lack of investment in financial services and infrastructure, as well as a predominantly rural population that limits the demand for such facilities. Additionally, political instability has hindered the development of a robust banking sector, further impacting ATM availability.
Fiji
In 2011, Fiji ranked #84 globally with 35.281536 ATMs per 100,000 Adults. This figure is below the global average, indicating a limited access to automated banking services compared to many other nations. The relatively low number of ATMs can be attributed to Fiji's small population and geographic dispersion across islands, which presents logistical challenges for banking infrastructure development.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka ranked #119 globally with 15.05 ATMs per 100,000 Adults in 2011. This figure is notably lower than the global average, reflecting challenges in financial infrastructure compared to more developed nations. Key drivers include Sri Lanka's developing economy and limited urbanization, which affect access to banking services, particularly in rural areas.
Guatemala
In 2011, Guatemala ranked #102 globally with 26.523935 ATMs per 100,000 Adults. This figure is notably lower than the global average, reflecting limited access to banking infrastructure compared to more developed countries. Contributing factors include the country's economic challenges, a significant rural population with limited access to financial services, and a banking sector that has historically focused on urban areas.
Analysis & Context
In 2011, South Korea led the world in banking access with the highest number of ATMs per 100,000 Adults, reaching 281.82. The global range for this metric varied widely from a minimum of 0.31 to a maximum of 281.82. The global average stood at 42.83 ATMs per 100,000 adults, indicating significant disparities in financial inclusion across different regions.
Economic Development and ATM Density
The distribution of ATMs per 100,000 Adults in 2011 reflects broader economic development trends. Countries with advanced economies, such as South Korea and Canada (207.67), demonstrate significantly higher ATM densities. This is often due to robust banking infrastructures and widespread demand for financial services. Conversely, nations with developing economies, such as Ethiopia (0.31) and Sierra Leone (0.38), show much lower figures, highlighting challenges in financial accessibility and infrastructure development.
In the case of Portugal (191.75) and Australia (170.40), high ATM density can be attributed to a combination of well-developed banking sectors and policies that promote financial inclusion. These countries have invested significantly in expanding their banking networks to ensure accessibility for all citizens.
Urbanization and Financial Access
Urbanization plays a crucial role in the availability of ATMs. Highly urbanized countries like Japan (128.55) and the United Kingdom (123.71) tend to have greater ATM coverage. This is because urban centers often demand more banking facilities to cater to dense populations and higher economic activity.
In contrast, countries with lower urbanization levels, such as Chad (0.46) and Burundi (0.66), struggle with ATM distribution. The sparse population distribution and limited infrastructure investment in rural areas contribute to these low numbers.
Policy Impact on ATM Growth
Policy decisions significantly affect ATM availability. For instance, South Korea's leading position is partly due to government initiatives promoting digital banking and financial inclusion. Similarly, China, Macao SAR (152.86) has seen an increase in ATM numbers, reflecting efforts to modernize financial services and enhance accessibility.
On the other hand, countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.46) and South Sudan (0.59) face political and economic instability, hindering the development of banking infrastructure and reducing ATM deployment.
Year-over-Year Changes: Trends and Anomalies
The year-over-year changes in ATM density reveal interesting trends. Russia experienced the most significant increase, with an addition of 21.38 ATMs per 100,000 adults, reflecting a 22.3% growth. This surge can be attributed to economic growth and increased investment in banking infrastructure. Similarly, Dominica saw a 51.7% rise, indicating substantial efforts to enhance financial services access.
Conversely, Ecuador faced the largest decrease, with a reduction of 18.48 ATMs per 100,000 adults, a 41.4% decline. This drop may be linked to economic challenges or shifts in banking policies that reduced ATM deployment. Other countries like Canada and Lithuania also saw decreases of 10.75 and 9.02 respectively, possibly due to consolidation in the banking sector or a shift towards digital banking solutions.
The analysis of ATMs per 100,000 Adults in 2011 underscores the complex interplay between economic development, urbanization, and policy decisions in shaping financial accessibility. While some countries have successfully expanded their ATM networks, others continue to face significant barriers, reflecting broader challenges in achieving financial inclusion worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions About ATMs per 100,000 Adults in 2011
Which country had the highest number of ATMs per 100,000 adults in 2011?
South Korea had the highest number of ATMs per 100,000 adults in 2011, with 282 ATMs.
Which country had the lowest number of ATMs per 100,000 adults in 2011?
Ethiopia had the lowest number of ATMs per 100,000 adults in 2011, with 0.31 ATMs.
What was the average number of ATMs per 100,000 adults across all countries in 2011?
The average number of ATMs per 100,000 adults across all countries in 2011 was 42.83 ATMs.
What was the median number of ATMs per 100,000 adults in 2011?
The median number of ATMs per 100,000 adults in 2011 was 33.31 ATMs.
Which countries were in the top 10 for ATMs per 100,000 adults in 2011?
The top 10 countries for ATMs per 100,000 adults in 2011 were South Korea, Canada, Portugal, Australia, China (Macao SAR), Spain, Japan, United Kingdom, Israel, and Germany.
How many countries were included in the dataset for ATMs per 100,000 adults in 2011?
The dataset for ATMs per 100,000 adults in 2011 included 176 countries.
Data Source
Automated teller machines (ATMs) | Financial Access Survey - IMF via Our World in Data
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