Madagascar’s Fintech Ecosystem in 2026
Madagascar’s financial sector is constrained by its dispersed geography, low incomes and limited physical banking network, with the World Bank estimating GDP per capita at only about $600. Building on its National Financial Inclusion Strategy for 2018–2022, the Central Bank of Madagascar has promoted interoperability between banks and mobile payment services. MVola, Orange Money and Airtel Money have consequently become the main gateways to financial services for the population.
An overview published by The Fintech Times on April 24, 2026, put nationwide mobile penetration at about 75% and internet penetration at about 40%. Only around 25% of adults have a formal bank account, while the country has approximately 20 fintech and digital financial service providers, primarily focused on payments and mobile finance. The government also launched Choose Digital Madagascar in February 2025 to attract investment in the digital economy.
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