Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Australia
Australia: Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) was 105.22 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ▼ Falling
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Australia, 2004–2024
Source: Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in per 100,000 adults.
Analysis
Australia recorded 105.22 per 100,000 adults for automated teller machines (atms) in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 36.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in Australia peaked at 170.4 per 100,000 adults in 2011 and was at its lowest, 105.22 per 100,000 adults, in 2024.
That places Australia 18th out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Australia, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 140.85 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2005 | 147.95 per 100,000 adults | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 156.6 per 100,000 adults | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 155.37 per 100,000 adults | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 157.95 per 100,000 adults | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 154.4 per 100,000 adults | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 168.77 per 100,000 adults | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 170.4 per 100,000 adults | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 164.62 per 100,000 adults | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 161.19 per 100,000 adults | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 165.3 per 100,000 adults | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 163.93 per 100,000 adults | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 167.56 per 100,000 adults | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 159.94 per 100,000 adults | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 145.51 per 100,000 adults | -9.0% |
| 2019 | 135.67 per 100,000 adults | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 128.72 per 100,000 adults | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 122.48 per 100,000 adults | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 117.65 per 100,000 adults | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 111.44 per 100,000 adults | -5.3% |
| 2024 | 105.22 per 100,000 adults | -5.6% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 105.22 per 100,000 adults is above the median for high income countries, which is 64.31 per 100,000 adults, 1.6× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Australia's 105.22 per 100,000 adults is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 46.04 per 100,000 adults, 2.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 152.19 per 100,000 adults | 140.85 per 100,000 adults | 157.95 per 100,000 adults | 6 |
| 2010s | 160.29 per 100,000 adults | 135.67 per 100,000 adults | 170.4 per 100,000 adults | 10 |
| 2020s | 117.1 per 100,000 adults | 105.22 per 100,000 adults | 128.72 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More financial sector data for Australia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 83.74 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 61.14 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 83.74 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.56 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in Australia?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in Australia was 105.22 per 100,000 adults in 2024, according to Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 170.4 per 100,000 adults in 2011.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 105.22 per 100,000 adults in 2024.
- How does Australia rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- Australia ranks 18th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Australia 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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About this data
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.