Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in China
China: Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) was 67.83 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in China, 2006–2024
Source: Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in per 100,000 adults.
Analysis
In 2024, automated teller machines (atms) in China stood at 67.83 per 100,000 adults.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% on the previous year and up 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in China peaked at 96.96 per 100,000 adults in 2018 and was at its lowest, 9.61 per 100,000 adults, in 2006.
China ranks 46th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in China, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 9.61 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2007 | 11.98 per 100,000 adults | +24.7% |
| 2008 | 15.58 per 100,000 adults | +30.1% |
| 2009 | 19.84 per 100,000 adults | +27.3% |
| 2010 | 24.86 per 100,000 adults | +25.3% |
| 2011 | 30.39 per 100,000 adults | +22.3% |
| 2012 | 37.56 per 100,000 adults | +23.6% |
| 2013 | 46.69 per 100,000 adults | +24.3% |
| 2014 | 54.88 per 100,000 adults | +17.5% |
| 2015 | 76.9 per 100,000 adults | +40.1% |
| 2016 | 81.51 per 100,000 adults | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 84.26 per 100,000 adults | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 96.96 per 100,000 adults | +15.1% |
| 2019 | 95.32 per 100,000 adults | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 87.58 per 100,000 adults | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 81.42 per 100,000 adults | -7.0% |
| 2022 | 76.56 per 100,000 adults | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 71.85 per 100,000 adults | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 67.83 per 100,000 adults | -5.6% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 67.83 per 100,000 adults is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 45.56 per 100,000 adults, 1.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- China's 67.83 per 100,000 adults is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 46.04 per 100,000 adults, 1.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.25 per 100,000 adults | 9.61 per 100,000 adults | 19.84 per 100,000 adults | 4 |
| 2010s | 62.93 per 100,000 adults | 24.86 per 100,000 adults | 96.96 per 100,000 adults | 10 |
| 2020s | 77.05 per 100,000 adults | 67.83 per 100,000 adults | 87.58 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More financial sector data for China
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 14.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 7.95 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 9.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 5.8 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 14.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 7.95 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 9.09 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in China?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in China was 67.83 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 96.96 per 100,000 adults in 2018.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.61 per 100,000 adults in 2006.
- How does China rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- China ranks 46th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.