The dataset for 2023 illustrates that China leads with 6.6 cards per inhabitant, indicating a robust penetration of cash function cards. The United States follows with 3.05, while European countries like the United Kingdom, Belgium, and the Netherlands maintain moderate levels. Developing nations such as India and Mexico register lower values, signifying potential growth opportunities. The year-on-year variation has been stable, with no significant changes recorded.
Future trends to watch will include increasing digitalization, potential shifts towards contactless payments, and emerging financial technologies that could influence the global landscape of cash function cards, particularly in developing markets striving for financial inclusion.
Top countries in Number of Cards with a Cash Function per Inhabitant by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 6.6 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 3.05 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 2.63 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 2.62 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 2.48 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 2.18 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 2.12 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 2.04 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 1.94 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.82 | 2023 | View data |
