Automated teller machines (ATMs) in South Asia
South Asia: Automated teller machines (ATMs) was 24.47 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in South Asia, 2005–2024
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 South Asia is 24.47 per 100,000 adults, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 89.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in South Asia peaked at 24.47 per 100,000 adults in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.25 per 100,000 adults, in 2005.
South Asia ranks 30th of 44 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in South Asia, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.25 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2006 | 1.55 per 100,000 adults | +23.8% |
| 2007 | 3.38 per 100,000 adults | +118.5% |
| 2008 | 4.29 per 100,000 adults | +26.8% |
| 2009 | 5.3 per 100,000 adults | +23.7% |
| 2010 | 7.24 per 100,000 adults | +36.6% |
| 2011 | 7.99 per 100,000 adults | +10.3% |
| 2012 | 9.15 per 100,000 adults | +14.5% |
| 2013 | 10.51 per 100,000 adults | +14.8% |
| 2014 | 12.94 per 100,000 adults | +23.2% |
| 2015 | 13.22 per 100,000 adults | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 10.11 per 100,000 adults | -23.5% |
| 2017 | 10.93 per 100,000 adults | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 14.54 per 100,000 adults | +32.9% |
| 2019 | 16.9 per 100,000 adults | +16.3% |
| 2020 | 20.27 per 100,000 adults | +20.0% |
| 2021 | 20.77 per 100,000 adults | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 21.79 per 100,000 adults | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 22.94 per 100,000 adults | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 24.47 per 100,000 adults | +6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.15 per 100,000 adults | 1.25 per 100,000 adults | 5.3 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
| 2010s | 11.35 per 100,000 adults | 7.24 per 100,000 adults | 16.9 per 100,000 adults | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.05 per 100,000 adults | 20.27 per 100,000 adults | 24.47 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 27 Spain 84.18 per 100,000 adults compare
- 28 Iran 83.63 per 100,000 adults compare
- 29 Turkey 81.09 per 100,000 adults compare
- 30 Switzerland 80.28 per 100,000 adults compare
- 31 United Kingdom 77.74 per 100,000 adults compare
- 32 France 77.65 per 100,000 adults compare
- 33 Seychelles 76.18 per 100,000 adults compare
More financial sector data for South Asia
- Total reserves in months of imports 7.72 (2025)
- Net migration -1.30 million (2025)
- Net migration, annual growth rate 15.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 43.5% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 19.7% (2025)
- Broad money 79.6% (2021)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 43.5% (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate 3.49 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in South Asia?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in South Asia was 24.47 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 South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 24.47 per 100,000 adults in 2024.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.25 per 100,000 adults in 2005.
- How does South Asia rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- South Asia ranks 30th out of 44 groups with data for 2024.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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.