Micro Lending Market Outlook:
Micro Lending Market size was valued at USD 108.96 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 315 billion by 2035, expanding at around 11.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of micro lending is evaluated at USD 119.94 billion.
Over the past two decades, the global microfinance industry has expanded quickly, taking the international financial sector by storm. There is a growing adoption of micro financing as many self-employed individuals and microenterprises in developing regions seek financial services that include microloans, microcredit, microinsurance, and money transfers. For instance, BRAC is one of the founding partners of the inaugural 60 Decibels Microfinance Index. The index report of BRAC Liberia Microfinance Company Ltd (BLMCL) published in 2022 showed the comparative social performance of 72 microfinance institutions (MFIs), based exclusively on the voices of nearly 18,000 clients. Collectively, these MFIs are serving more than 25 million clients in 41 countries, which is equivalent to more than 15% of all microfinance clients globally. Additionally, technological advancements, such as mobile banking and digital lending platform, have also played a significant role by making financial services more accessible and efficient.
