About fincountries

We believe financial knowledge should be accessible to everyone. Our mission is to present global financial literacy data in a clear, unbiased, and freely available format.

Making Financial Literacy Data Accessible to All

fincountries was created to fill a practical gap: while substantial research on financial literacy exists across academic institutions, international organizations, and government bodies, it is often scattered, jargon-heavy, or behind paywalls.

We aggregate, contextualize, and present this information in an accessible, non-commercial format — so that students, educators, journalists, policymakers, and curious individuals can explore the state of financial education around the world without barriers.

We do not offer financial advice, sell products, or represent any financial institution. Our sole purpose is to inform.

Research and education workspace

Our Work in Three Pillars

Research Aggregation

We continuously review and consolidate findings from the OECD, S&P Global Financial Literacy Survey, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and dozens of national central banks and education ministries.

Data Contextualization

Raw statistics alone can mislead. We present literacy rates alongside their methodological context — survey methodology, population scope, year of data collection, and known limitations — so readers can interpret figures accurately.

Plain Language Communication

Academic papers and government reports are written for specialists. We translate this research into clear, readable content that is useful to a general audience without sacrificing accuracy or nuance.

The Principles That Guide Us

Impartiality

We do not favor any country, institution, or ideology. Data is presented as-is, with honest acknowledgment of gaps and uncertainties.

Transparency

All information is sourced from publicly verifiable research. We cite our sources clearly and flag when data is outdated or contested.

Accessibility

The website is free to use, free of advertising, and designed to be readable by anyone regardless of their background in finance or economics.

Privacy First

We collect minimal user data, never sell personal information, and are fully transparent about any analytics we use to improve the site.

Built on Credible Research

We draw exclusively from established, peer-reviewed, and institutionally authoritative sources. No editorial opinion is presented as data.

OECD
PISA Financial Literacy Module
Annual & triennial surveys
S&P
Global FinLit Survey
140+ countries, 150,000 adults
World Bank
Global Findex Database
Financial inclusion indicators
INFE
International Network on Financial Education
National strategy benchmarks

fincountries is not affiliated with any financial institution, government body, or commercial organization. All content is strictly educational and informational in nature. Nothing on this website constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice.

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