Micro Finance Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Micro Finance Market Report is Segmented by Type (banks, Microfinance Institutes (MFI) and NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Institutions), by End User (small Enterprises, Solo Entrepreneurs, and Micro-Entrepreneurs), and by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa and South America). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

Micro Finance Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Micro Finance Market Size

Micro Finance Market  Summary
Study Period 2020 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 256.74 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 424.51 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 10.58 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Micro Finance Market  Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Micro Finance Market Analysis

The Micro Finance Market size is estimated at USD 256.74 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 424.51 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.58% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Microfinance provides access to loans, deposits, and other financial services that allow budding entrepreneurs to launch or grow their businesses. Microfinance creates jobs, generates income, and promotes economic growth. It significantly impacts women’s empowerment, enabling them to overcome traditional obstacles and take charge of their financial destiny. Many microfinance programs target women borrowers because they understand their business potential and the power of the multiplier effect.

SMEs are also supported by microfinance solutions and services providers in their efforts to improve access to finance and equity, enabling them to invest in growth. Moreover, the adoption of peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding platforms, which are expected to contribute to the global growth of the microfinance sector over the next few years, is driven by the increasing penetration of the internet and smartphones.

As the global microfinance market continues to grow and the focus shifts to microenterprise banks in emerging markets, the growth of the global microfinance market is expected to increase significantly over the next few years. Microenterprises play an essential role in any country's economic growth by understanding the country's economic situation and providing timely information, new opportunities, and investment opportunities for their products.

Micro Finance Industry Overview

The microfinance market is fragmented. Microfinance is a multi-faceted industry that combines banks, conventional microfinance providers, innovative fintech companies, and non-governmental organizations. The microfinance market is constantly evolving due to changing consumer preferences, new technology in the industry, and an increased focus on response lending. The major players dominating the market are Annapurna Finance, BSS Microfinance Limited, Asirvad Microfinance Limited, Bandhan Bank, and CreditAccess Grameen Limited.

Micro Finance Market Leaders

  1. Annapurna Finance

  2. BSS Microfinance Limited

  3. Asirvad Microfinance Limited

  4. Bandhan Bank

  5. CreditAccess Grameen Limited

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Micro Finance Market  Concentration
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Micro Finance Market News

  • November 2023 - In 2022-23, the microfinance industry in India increased its outreach by incorporating 80,000 more female clients, resulting in a total of 6.64 crore low-income women clients spread across 729 districts.
  • September 2023 - Almun Microfinance Foundation, a prominent microfinance institution dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs, extended a loan agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank, Egypt, valued at EGP 120 million (USD 4.84 million), aiming to broaden its financial offerings to a more significant number of microenterprises owned by women.

Micro Finance Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Use of Advanced Technology in the Micro Finance Sector in Developing Countries
    • 4.2.2 Funding Needs from Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Boosts Market Growth
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Legislation and Regulatory Compliance Impedes Market Growth
    • 4.3.2 Lack of Knowledge About Financial Services Within the Economy
  • 4.4 Market Opportunities
    • 4.4.1 The Microfinance Development of Next-Generation Technologies
    • 4.4.2 Achieving a Better Understanding of the Objectives of Sustainable Development
  • 4.5 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.6 Industry Attractiveness: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.6.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.6.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.6.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.7 Insights into Technological Advancements in the Industry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Type
    • 5.1.1 Banks
    • 5.1.2 Micro Finance Institute (MFI)
    • 5.1.3 NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Institutions)
  • 5.2 By End-User
    • 5.2.1 Small Enterprises
    • 5.2.2 Solo Entrepreneurs
    • 5.2.3 Micro Entrepreneurs
  • 5.3 By Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.4 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.5 South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concentration Overview
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 Annapurna Finance
    • 6.2.2 BSS Microfinance Limited
    • 6.2.3 Asirvad Microfinance Limited
    • 6.2.4 Bandhan Bank
    • 6.2.5 CreditAccess Grameen Limited
    • 6.2.6 Grameen Bank
    • 6.2.7 Compartamos Banco
    • 6.2.8 Kiva
    • 6.2.9 Accion International
    • 6.2.10 ASA International*
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Micro Finance Industry Segmentation

Microfinance is an approach that enables individuals and communities with limited income to avail themselves of financial services that they would not otherwise have been able to afford. The microfinance market is segmented by type, end user, and geography. The market is segmented by type into banks, microfinance institutes (MFI), and NBFCs (non-banking financial institutions). End users segment the market into small enterprises, solo entrepreneurs, and micro-entrepreneurs. The market is segmented by geography into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and South America. The report offers market size and forecasts for the microfinance market for all the above segments in value (USD).

By Type Banks
Micro Finance Institute (MFI)
NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Institutions)
By End-User Small Enterprises
Solo Entrepreneurs
Micro Entrepreneurs
By Geography North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa
South America
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Micro Finance Market Research FAQs

How big is the Micro Finance Market?

The Micro Finance Market size is expected to reach USD 256.74 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 10.58% to reach USD 424.51 billion by 2030.

What is the current Micro Finance Market size?

In 2025, the Micro Finance Market size is expected to reach USD 256.74 billion.

Who are the key players in Micro Finance Market?

Annapurna Finance, BSS Microfinance Limited, Asirvad Microfinance Limited, Bandhan Bank and CreditAccess Grameen Limited are the major companies operating in the Micro Finance Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Micro Finance Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Micro Finance Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Micro Finance Market.

What years does this Micro Finance Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Micro Finance Market size was estimated at USD 229.58 billion. The report covers the Micro Finance Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Micro Finance Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Micro Finance Industry Report

Statistics for the 2025 Micro Finance market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Micro Finance analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.