Mapping the Intellectual Landscape of Fintech Innovations for Sustainable Development: A Bibliometric Analysis

This study utilises the Scopus databases to conduct a bibliometric and network analysis, offering novel insights into the progression of research in the field of sustainable development. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 472 papers published between 2017 and 2025 from the Scopus database, utilising performance metrics, co‐authorship networks, keyword co‐occurrence, and thematic clustering; the analysis identifies significant research trends, influential authors, institutions, and countries that are advancing this interdisciplinary field. The findings reveal a growing scholarly focus on fintech‐driven solutions such as digital payments, blockchain, and alternative financing and their capacity to advance environmental sustainability, financial inclusion, and economic resilience. The bibliometric mapping further identifies four prominent thematic clusters: (1) fintech innovation for sustainability; (2) ESG integration and sustainability; (3) digital transformation and financial behaviour; (4) Policy regulation and institutional support for sustainable fintech. Based on these insights, the study suggests that future research should investigate the causal pathways that link fintech tools to specific sustainability indicators, with a special emphasis on developing economies. Policymakers and industry stakeholders are advised to focus on creating regulatory frameworks and making technological investments that strengthen the role of fintech in achieving sustainable development goals over the long term.