The Global Financial Inclusion Index
Developing the benchmark for financial inclusion and security across global economies
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What is the Global Financial Inclusion Index?
The Global Financial Inclusion Index measures how governments, employers, and financial systems promote financial inclusion in more than 40 markets. This is supplemented with global consumer perspectives, providing a more holistic view.
Government support
Evaluates the degree to which governments promote financial inclusion
Financial system support
Examines the availability and uptake of various types of financial products and services that are central to financial inclusion
Employer support
Assesses the level of support employers provide their employees
Explore key themes from the 2024 Index
Despite uncertainty across global economies, financial inclusion continues to improve.
Technology plays an important role in accelerating financial inclusion and economic resilience.
Voters notice, and keenly feel the impact of, government actions around financial inclusion.
Employers in young Asian economies step in to help consumers and businesses weather local market challenges.
Singapore retains its top-ranking position for the third consecutive year.
Argentina leads the way as Latin American markets make leaps forward in financial inclusion.
Global financial inclusion continues to rise.
Despite challenging socioeconomic and geopolitical shifts, financial inclusion improves steadily.
Financial inclusion score increase by region (year over year)
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
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View each market’s overall financial inclusion ranking or select a specific support pillar. Select two or more markets to compare scores.
Overall financial inclusion score
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