Financial Access Survey (FAS)

The Financial Access Survey (FAS) dataset includes annual statistics on access to and usage of financial services. It showcases traditional (e.g., deposits, loans, and insurance) and non-traditional (mobile money and mobile and internet banking) financial service data. Selected data series are disaggregated by gender (male and female), the type of financial service provider (e.g., commercial banks, credit unions, and microfinance institutions) and the type of customer (e.g., households and SMEs). These cross-country comparable statistics help policymakers and financial institutions identify gaps in financial inclusion, design targeted interventions, and monitor progress towards enhancing access to financial services. The statistics are sourced from country authorities (mainly central banks and other regulators).