Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) was 77.74 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ▼ Falling
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom is 77.74 per 100,000 adults, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.8% on the previous year and down 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in United Kingdom peaked at 131.86 per 100,000 adults in 2015 and was at its lowest, 77.74 per 100,000 adults, in 2024.
United Kingdom ranks 31st of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 117.94 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2006 | 121.22 per 100,000 adults | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 126.07 per 100,000 adults | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 125.84 per 100,000 adults | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 121.47 per 100,000 adults | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 122.31 per 100,000 adults | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 123.71 per 100,000 adults | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 126.23 per 100,000 adults | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 128.91 per 100,000 adults | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 129.96 per 100,000 adults | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 131.86 per 100,000 adults | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 130.07 per 100,000 adults | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 128.72 per 100,000 adults | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 116.27 per 100,000 adults | -9.7% |
| 2019 | 111.06 per 100,000 adults | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 99.67 per 100,000 adults | -10.2% |
| 2021 | 97.02 per 100,000 adults | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 90.33 per 100,000 adults | -6.9% |
| 2023 | 84.34 per 100,000 adults | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 77.74 per 100,000 adults | -7.8% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 77.74 per 100,000 adults is above the median for high income countries, which is 64.31 per 100,000 adults, 1.2× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 77.74 per 100,000 adults is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 68.08 per 100,000 adults, 1.1× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 122.51 per 100,000 adults | 117.94 per 100,000 adults | 126.07 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
| 2010s | 124.91 per 100,000 adults | 111.06 per 100,000 adults | 131.86 per 100,000 adults | 10 |
| 2020s | 89.82 per 100,000 adults | 77.74 per 100,000 adults | 99.67 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More financial sector data for United Kingdom
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 104.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 76.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 104.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in United Kingdom?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in United Kingdom was 77.74 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 131.86 per 100,000 adults in 2015.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.74 per 100,000 adults in 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- United Kingdom ranks 31st out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.