Author(s) :   Ankita Mehra

Abstract : Financial inclusion has emerged as a vital pillar of inclusive economic development and social equity. This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of scholarly literature on financial inclusion spanning from 2000 to 2024. Using Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), and Emerald databases, the study examines publication trends, prolific authors, institutions, journal outlets, and thematic evolution over time. The results reveal a sharp increase in financial inclusion research post-2010, with significant contributions from Asia and Africa. Microfinance, digital financial services, gender inclusion, and financial literacy emerge as key themes. The study provides insights for future research and policy-making, highlighting academic contributions and gaps.

Keywords: Financial Inclusion, Bibliometric Analysis, Scopus, Web of Science, Emerald, Microfinance, Digital Finance, Financial Literacy.

DOI : 10.61161/ijarcsms.v13i1.4

Pages : 27-31

*Authors are invited to submit papers through E-mail at editor.ijarcsms@gmail.com