Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) was 10.07 per 100,000 adults in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Ethiopia, 2004–2023
Source: Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in per 100,000 adults.
Analysis
The most recent figure for automated teller machines (atms) in Ethiopia is 10.07 per 100,000 adults, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.3% on the previous year and up 2,117.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in Ethiopia peaked at 10.07 per 100,000 adults in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0194 per 100,000 adults, in 2005.
That places Ethiopia 154th out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0.0201 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2005 | 0.0194 per 100,000 adults | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 0.0305 per 100,000 adults | +57.2% |
| 2007 | 0.0408 per 100,000 adults | +33.8% |
| 2008 | 0.0679 per 100,000 adults | +66.2% |
| 2009 | 0.0971 per 100,000 adults | +43.1% |
| 2010 | 0.295 per 100,000 adults | +203.7% |
| 2011 | 0.3133 per 100,000 adults | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 0.4541 per 100,000 adults | +44.9% |
| 2022 | 9.13 per 100,000 adults | +1910.3% |
| 2023 | 10.07 per 100,000 adults | +10.3% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 10.07 per 100,000 adults is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.72 per 100,000 adults, 2.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 10.07 per 100,000 adults is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.68 per 100,000 adults, 1.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.046 per 100,000 adults | 0.0194 per 100,000 adults | 0.0971 per 100,000 adults | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.3542 per 100,000 adults | 0.295 per 100,000 adults | 0.4541 per 100,000 adults | 3 |
| 2020s | 9.6 per 100,000 adults | 9.13 per 100,000 adults | 10.07 per 100,000 adults | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More financial sector data for Ethiopia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0759 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0554 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0759 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in Ethiopia?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in Ethiopia was 10.07 per 100,000 adults in 2023, according to Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.07 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0194 per 100,000 adults in 2005.
- How does Ethiopia rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- Ethiopia ranks 154th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,117.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.