Nigeria, South Africa Lead the World in Crypto Wallet Ownership, Says ConsenSys – BitKE
Emerging markets lead the way in blockchain adoption, while many nations in Europe, east Asia and the Americas are more skeptical, according to a new survey by Consensys and YouGov.
According to the survey findings, over half the population in:
- Nigeria (84%)
- South Africa (66%)
- Vietnam (60%)
- The Philippines (54%), and
- India (50%)
report owning a crypto wallet in 2024.
- Wallet ownership in the Americas is highest in the U.S at 43%, while
- Turkey leads European countries surveyed at 44%
Globally, approximately 40% of respondents surveyed currently own or have previously purchased cryptocurrencies. Ownership or past purchase rates are highest in countries like:
- Nigeria (73%)
- South Africa (68%)
- The Philippines…
