Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Automated teller machines (ATMs) was 244.47 per 100,000 adults in 2023. ▲ Rising
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Republic of Korea, 2004–2023
Source: Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in per 100,000 adults.
Analysis
In 2023, automated teller machines (atms) in Republic of Korea stood at 244.47 per 100,000 adults.
The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in Republic of Korea peaked at 288.68 per 100,000 adults in 2013 and was at its lowest, 209.43 per 100,000 adults, in 2004.
That places Republic of Korea 2nd out of 188 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 209.43 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2005 | 213.23 per 100,000 adults | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 219.22 per 100,000 adults | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 235.11 per 100,000 adults | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 242.62 per 100,000 adults | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 247.94 per 100,000 adults | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 266.29 per 100,000 adults | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 281.82 per 100,000 adults | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 288.68 per 100,000 adults | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 288.68 per 100,000 adults | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 280.86 per 100,000 adults | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 275.82 per 100,000 adults | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 271.12 per 100,000 adults | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 271.94 per 100,000 adults | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 266.28 per 100,000 adults | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 263.32 per 100,000 adults | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 258.19 per 100,000 adults | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 256.86 per 100,000 adults | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 252.63 per 100,000 adults | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 244.47 per 100,000 adults | -3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 227.92 per 100,000 adults | 209.43 per 100,000 adults | 247.94 per 100,000 adults | 6 |
| 2010s | 275.48 per 100,000 adults | 263.32 per 100,000 adults | 288.68 per 100,000 adults | 10 |
| 2020s | 253.04 per 100,000 adults | 244.47 per 100,000 adults | 258.19 per 100,000 adults | 4 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 1 Uruguay 306.46 per 100,000 adults compare
- 3 Macau, China 224.71 per 100,000 adults compare
- 4 Canada 173.81 per 100,000 adults compare
- 5 United States of America 172.76 per 100,000 adults compare
More financial sector data for Republic of Korea
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per capita 96.84 million current LCU per person (2024)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2,672 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce 117.53 million SDR (2025)
- Gold reserves at market value 10.71 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange 294.26 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold 308.07 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) 318.78 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) 311.57 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), per capita 6,028 SDR per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in Republic of Korea?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in Republic of Korea was 244.47 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 Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 288.68 per 100,000 adults in 2013.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 209.43 per 100,000 adults in 2004.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 2nd out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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.