60 Decibels Global Microfinance Index Reveals New Findings in Landmark 2023 Report

The last decade has seen an explosion of new ‘inclusive finance’ companies offering financial services to low- and middle- income customers globally. These microfinance institutions are often embedded in communities, and they have built deep relations of trust with their clients. They are uniquely positioned to increase financial resilience, help families withstand economic shocks, grow businesses, improve household well-being, and empower women.

This year, 60 Decibels listened to more than 32,000 microfinance clients, bringing their complete Microfinance Index dataset from 2022 & 2023 to more than 50,000 clients globally — that’s more than 1 million unique data points. A massive dataset rich with insights.