Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) was 56.06 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ▲ Rising
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Saudi Arabia, 2004–2024
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 Saudi Arabia is 56.06 per 100,000 adults, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 10.1% on the previous year and down 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in Saudi Arabia peaked at 84.59 per 100,000 adults in 2019 and was at its lowest, 31.84 per 100,000 adults, in 2004.
That places Saudi Arabia 64th out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 31.84 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2005 | 33.39 per 100,000 adults | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 41.58 per 100,000 adults | +24.5% |
| 2007 | 48.61 per 100,000 adults | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 54.17 per 100,000 adults | +11.4% |
| 2009 | 57.46 per 100,000 adults | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 62.72 per 100,000 adults | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 64.14 per 100,000 adults | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 65.9 per 100,000 adults | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 67.73 per 100,000 adults | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 73.47 per 100,000 adults | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 77.09 per 100,000 adults | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 76.96 per 100,000 adults | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 79.08 per 100,000 adults | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 83.24 per 100,000 adults | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 84.59 per 100,000 adults | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 77.84 per 100,000 adults | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 71.85 per 100,000 adults | -7.7% |
| 2022 | 67.03 per 100,000 adults | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 62.37 per 100,000 adults | -7.0% |
| 2024 | 56.06 per 100,000 adults | -10.1% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 56.06 per 100,000 adults is below the median for high income countries, which is 64.31 per 100,000 adults, 87% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 56.06 per 100,000 adults is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 31.36 per 100,000 adults, 1.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.51 per 100,000 adults | 31.84 per 100,000 adults | 57.46 per 100,000 adults | 6 |
| 2010s | 73.49 per 100,000 adults | 62.72 per 100,000 adults | 84.59 per 100,000 adults | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.03 per 100,000 adults | 56.06 per 100,000 adults | 77.84 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
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More financial sector data for Saudi Arabia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 93.38 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 68.19 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 93.38 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in Saudi Arabia?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in Saudi Arabia was 56.06 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 84.59 per 100,000 adults in 2019.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.84 per 100,000 adults in 2004.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 64th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.