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This blog is part of a series documenting our program’s journey to accelerate the development of inclusive payments systems for universal access to financial services in Africa. #IAmAfricaNenda

The Global Findex 2025: Could Instant Payments be Driving Financial Inclusion in Africa?

15 August 2025
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Sabine F. Mensah, deputy CEO at AfricaNenda

Financial inclusion advocates across Africa had reason to celebrate with the launch of the Global Findex 2025. According to new data, the share of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa with either a bank or mobile money account grew from 34% to 58% between 2014 and 2024. Almost 6 in 10 adults now have an account.

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