Kenya: Percent people with debit cards
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| Kenya |
Percent of people aged 15+ who have a debit card |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 22.42 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2011 - 2021 |
| Average | 31.14 |
| Min - Max | 22.42 - 37.55 |
| Source | The World Bank |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2021 is 22.42 percent, a decline from 37.55 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 51.23 percent, based on data from 121 countries. Historically, the average for Kenya from 2011 to 2021 is 31.14 percent. The minimum value, 22.42 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 37.55 percent was recorded in 2017.
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| Recent values | Kenya: Percent people with debit cards |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 22.42 |
| 2017 | 37.55 |
| 2014 | 34.66 |
| 2011 | 29.94 |
Definition: The percentage of respondents with a debit card (% age 15+). Data are from the World Bank Global Financial Inclusion survey.
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