Saved at a bank or similar financial institution in Botswana

Botswana: Saved at a bank or similar financial institution was 15.6% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
15.6%
Change on year
down 9.7%
World rank
44th
of 80 countries
All-time high
26.6%
in 2014
All-time low
15.6%
in 2024
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Saved at a bank or similar financial institution in Botswana, 2011–2024

01020302011201720242011: 16.5 % age 15+2014: 26.6 % age 15+2017: 18 % age 15+2022: 17.3 % age 15+2024: 15.6 % age 15+

Source: Global Findex Database. Measured in % age 15+.

Analysis

The most recent figure for saved at a bank or similar financial institution in Botswana is 15.6%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.

The figure is down 9.7% on the previous year and down 41.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, saved at a bank or similar financial institution in Botswana peaked at 26.6% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 15.6%, in 2024.

That places Botswana 44th out of 80 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 20.3% 16.5% 26.6% 3
2020s 16.4% 15.6% 17.3% 2

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 41 Kyrgyzstan 16.9% compare
  2. 42 Algeria 16.6% compare
  3. 43 Mauritania 16.1% compare
  4. 45 Honduras 14.8% compare
  5. 46 Albania 14.8% compare
  6. 47 Colombia 14.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is saved at a bank or similar financial institution in Botswana?
Saved at a bank or similar financial institution in Botswana was 15.6% in 2024, according to Global Findex Database.
What is the highest saved at a bank or similar financial institution recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 26.6% in 2014.
What is the lowest saved at a bank or similar financial institution recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 15.6% in 2024.
How does Botswana rank for saved at a bank or similar financial institution?
Botswana ranks 44th out of 80 countries with data for 2024.
Is saved at a bank or similar financial institution rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is down 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from Global Findex Database, published as part of Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex Database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
90 places, 450 data points, 2011–2024
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The percentage of respondents who report saving or setting aside any money at a bank or similar financial institution in the past year, (% age 15+)