Automated teller machines (ATMs) in South Korea
South Korea: Automated teller machines (ATMs) was 244.47 per 100,000 adults in 2023. ▲ Rising
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in South Korea, 2004–2023
Source: Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in per 100,000 adults.
Analysis
In 2023, automated teller machines (atms) in South Korea stood at 244.47 per 100,000 adults.
The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in South Korea peaked at 288.68 per 100,000 adults in 2013 and was at its lowest, 209.43 per 100,000 adults, in 2004.
That places South Korea 2nd out of 188 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 227.92 per 100,000 adults | 209.43 per 100,000 adults | 247.94 per 100,000 adults | 6 |
| 2010s | 275.48 per 100,000 adults | 263.32 per 100,000 adults | 288.68 per 100,000 adults | 10 |
| 2020s | 253.04 per 100,000 adults | 244.47 per 100,000 adults | 258.19 per 100,000 adults | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More financial sector data for South Korea
- Domestic credit to private sector 160.3% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 6.46 (2025)
- Net domestic credit 5,011.74 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net foreign assets 627.85 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 160.3% (2024)
- Official exchange rate 1,422 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 160.3% (2024)
- Net migration 65,731 (2025)
- Broad money 162.7% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 3.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in South Korea?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in South Korea was 244.47 per 100,000 adults in 2023, according to Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 288.68 per 100,000 adults in 2013.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 209.43 per 100,000 adults in 2004.
- How does South Korea rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- South Korea ranks 2nd out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Automated teller machines (ATMs) are electromechanical devices which enable customers of financial institutions to perform financial transactions such as cash withdrawals, balance inquiries, deposits, transfer of funds, and obtaining account information, using an electronic card.