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Metadata Glossary

CodeGPSS_4
Indicator NamePOS terminals per 100,000 adults
Short definitionDenotes the number of point of sale (POS) terminals per 100,000 adults.
Long definitionDenotes the number of point of sale (POS) terminals per 100,000 adults.
SourceWorld Bank, Global Payments Systems Survey
TopicPhysical Points of Service
Unit of measureMedian
PeriodicityAnnual
Aggregation methodMedian
General commentsUsed WDI population data to convert into per 1,000 adults. Five countries' adult population was not available. Kosovo data was calculated by using adult/total ratio from 2011. For smaller countries, total population was used.
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