Financial Inclusion in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is a country in South Asia. On this country page, you can find key financial inclusion knowledge resources and data available specifically for Afghanistan, including the latest publications, news and events. 

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Key Financial Inclusion Data

The charts below, based on the latest available Global Findex data, explore key financial inclusion trends in Afghanistan. Find out how the country compares to others in the region and across the globe on important aspects of financial inclusion such as account ownership and usage, the gender disparity in financial inclusion and financial resilience.

Account Ownership

Percent of adults age 15+ with an account at a financial institution or through a mobile money provider. Regional data excludes high-income economies.

Source: Global Findex Database

Gender Gap in Account Ownership

Percent of adults age 15+ with an account. Regional data excludes high-income economies.
Source: Global Findex Database

Use of Financial Services

Percent of adults age 15+. Regional data excludes high-income economies.
Source: Global Findex Database
Paper

This report looks for solutions for restarting the Afghanistan Payment System and ensuring interoperability to enable adoption of digital payments across the country.

Paper

Effect of the "Targeting the Ultra Poor" program on the well-being of poor households
Case Study

Case study and reference guide on offering housing-related loans to low-income earners

News & Events

Members of the financial inclusion community contributed the following news and events.

News

IFC Supports Afghan Women’s Access to Financial and Non-Financial Services

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