Nigeria is ranked as the top country for cryptocurrency usage and ownership, with 45% of its population using or owning cryptocurrency in 2022.
Other top countries include Thailand (44%), Turkey (40%), and the United Arab Emirates (34%).
The United States is ranked 22nd on the list, with only 16% of the population owning or using cryptocurrency, while the United Kingdom ranks 50th with 11% ownership and usage.
A new study has revealed the countries with the highest cryptocurrency usage and ownership rate. The ranking was determined by the percentage of the population that reported using or owning cryptocurrency from 2019 to 2022.
According to by Trading Browser, an online casino guide, Nigeria topped the list with 45% of its population using or owning cryptocurrency in 2022. This equates to over 90 million people, almost 1.5 times the population of the United Kingdom. From 2019 to 2022, the country saw a 17% increase in cryptocurrency usage and ownership, with over 34 million people adopting digital asset.