| subtitle |
The Global Findex Database |
| Author(s) |
Demirguc- Kunt, Asli , Leora Klapper |
| Date |
2012-04-01 |
| Language |
English |
| Contributor(s) |
Centre for Data Archiving, Management, Analysis and Advocacy (C-DAMAA) |
| Publisher(s) |
Centre for Data Archiving, Management, Analysis and Advocacy (C-DAMAA) |
| Table of contents |
INTRODUCTION
The use of formal accounts varies widely across regions, economies, and individual characteristics
Removing physical, bureaucratic, and financial barriers could expand the use of formal accounts
Formal borrowing and insurance are relatively rare in the developing world
The Global Findex database fills an important gap
METHODOLOGY
Indicators
Data coverage
Survey methodology
Data weighting
ACCOUNTS AND PAYMENTS
How does account ownership vary around the world?
What are the barriers to the use of accounts?
FINANCIAL DEPTH A FACTOR?
How-and how often-are accounts accessed?
DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS
PAYMENT SYSTEMS
What are the purposes and benefits of having an account?
BUSINESS OR PERSONAL USE
RECEIVING WAGES AND GOVERNMENT PAYMENTS
SENDING OR RECEIVING REMITTANCES
What is the role of mobile money?
SAVING
How does formal savings behavior vary around the world?
How does savings behavior vary among account holders?
What are common alternatives to formal saving?
How does the motivation for saving vary?
CREDIT
What are the most common sources of new loans?
What are the main purposes for loans?
INSURANCE
REFERENCES
Economies included in the Global Findex survey and database
COUNTRY TABLE
INDICATOR TABLES
GLOBAL FINDEX QUESTIONNAIRE |
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