Presented by
Q3 2024 SBI: 71.2
This quarter, the MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index is 71.2, similar to last quarter’s score of 69.5, and with sentiments from this time last year (69.2).
Highlights from the q1 2021 report
71%
of small businesses say they are more interested in the 2024 election than the previous presidential election
78%
of small businesses say that the economy and inflation should be the first or second most important priority for the next Congress and presidential administration
84%
of small business owners feel that partisan gridlock is a serious problem in the federal government
The Data Explorer
Use the Data Explorer to browse and analyze years of data from the Small Business Index.
The Data Explorer contains data going back to 2017 (when the Index began) on the 10 big survey questions covering views of the economy, hiring, investment and other key economic indicators.
Q2 2025
• SBI 65.2
Index Rises Slightly Despite Mixed Future Expectations
Inflation remains top concern, supply chain worries impact operations
Q1 2025
• SBI 62.3
Index Dips Despite Small Businesses Seeing Stable Economy
Inflation remains top concern, as revenue worries grow
Q4 2024
• SBI 69.1
Despite inflation concerns, small businesses remain optimistic
Half say that licensing, certifications, and permits make it harder to grow
Q2 2025
• SBI 65.2
Index Rises Slightly Despite Mixed Future Expectations
Inflation remains top concern, supply chain worries impact operations
Q1 2025
• SBI 62.3
Index Dips Despite Small Businesses Seeing Stable Economy
Inflation remains top concern, as revenue worries grow
Q4 2024
• SBI 69.1
Despite inflation concerns, small businesses remain optimistic
Half say that licensing, certifications, and permits make it harder to grow