Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) was 4.14 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ▼ Falling
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Zimbabwe, 2006–2024
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 Zimbabwe is 4.14 per 100,000 adults, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 7.5% on the previous year and down 30.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in Zimbabwe peaked at 7.74 per 100,000 adults in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3.85 per 100,000 adults, in 2023.
Zimbabwe ranks 172nd of 189 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7.04 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2007 | 7.49 per 100,000 adults | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 7.27 per 100,000 adults | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 7.74 per 100,000 adults | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 5.26 per 100,000 adults | -32.1% |
| 2011 | 4.3 per 100,000 adults | -18.2% |
| 2012 | 4.81 per 100,000 adults | +11.8% |
| 2013 | 4.76 per 100,000 adults | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 5.93 per 100,000 adults | +24.6% |
| 2015 | 7.02 per 100,000 adults | +18.5% |
| 2016 | 6.91 per 100,000 adults | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 6.7 per 100,000 adults | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 6.42 per 100,000 adults | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 6.18 per 100,000 adults | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 5.93 per 100,000 adults | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 5.84 per 100,000 adults | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 3.99 per 100,000 adults | -31.7% |
| 2023 | 3.85 per 100,000 adults | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 4.14 per 100,000 adults | +7.5% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 4.14 per 100,000 adults is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 16.89 per 100,000 adults, 24% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 4.14 per 100,000 adults is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.68 per 100,000 adults, 62% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.39 per 100,000 adults | 7.04 per 100,000 adults | 7.74 per 100,000 adults | 4 |
| 2010s | 5.83 per 100,000 adults | 4.3 per 100,000 adults | 7.02 per 100,000 adults | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.75 per 100,000 adults | 3.85 per 100,000 adults | 5.93 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More financial sector data for Zimbabwe
- 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0265 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0194 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0265 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 Zimbabwe?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in Zimbabwe was 4.14 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 7.74 per 100,000 adults in 2009.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.85 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- Zimbabwe ranks 172nd out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.