Automated teller machines (ATMs) in China (People’s Republic of)
China (People’s Republic of): Automated teller machines (ATMs) was 67.83 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in China (People’s Republic of), 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 (People’s Republic of) 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 (People’s Republic of) peaked at 96.96 per 100,000 adults in 2018 and was at its lowest, 9.61 per 100,000 adults, in 2006.
China (People’s Republic of) ranks 46th of 188 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) in China (People’s Republic of), 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% |
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 |
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More financial sector data for China (People’s Republic of)
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate 8.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), annual growth rate -0.1486 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), per unit of GDP 0.1258 SDR per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), per capita 1,743 SDR per person (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), annual growth rate -0.1047 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), per capita 1,778 SDR per person (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate 3.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), per capita 1,946 SDR per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in China (People’s Republic of)?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in China (People’s Republic of) 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 (People’s Republic of)?
- The highest recorded value was 96.96 per 100,000 adults in 2018.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in China (People’s Republic of)?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.61 per 100,000 adults in 2006.
- How does China (People’s Republic of) rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- China (People’s Republic of) ranks 46th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in China (People’s Republic of)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China (People’s Republic of) 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.