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How Mauritius measures up

Independent international indices consistently place Mauritius among the strongest jurisdictions in Africa for financial market development, governance, economic freedom and the rule of law. The assessments below are published by the organisations that produce them, and each links to the full report.

  1. 50thglobally

    Z/Yen & China Development Institute · March 2026

    The Global Financial Centres Index 39

    The Global Financial Centres Index assesses the competitiveness of 120 financial centres worldwide. In its 39th edition, Mauritius ranks 50th globally and 2nd in Africa, reinforcing its position among the continent’s leading international financial centres.

    2nd in Africa

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  2. 2ndin Africa

    Absa Group · 2025

    Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2025

    The Absa Africa Financial Markets Index benchmarks the development, accessibility and transparency of financial markets across 29 African economies. Mauritius ranks 2nd in Africa, reflecting the strength of its financial market infrastructure, regulatory environment and legal framework.

    29 economies assessed

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  3. 21stglobally

    The Heritage Foundation · 2026

    Index of Economic Freedom 2026

    The Index of Economic Freedom assesses economies across key dimensions including rule of law, regulatory efficiency, government size and market openness. Mauritius ranks 21st globally and 1st in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a score of 73.0.

    1st in Sub-Saharan AfricaScore 73.0

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  4. 53rdglobally

    World Intellectual Property Organization · 2025

    Global Innovation Index 2025

    Published by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the Global Innovation Index benchmarks innovation performance across 139 economies, assessing institutions, human capital, infrastructure, market sophistication, knowledge and technology. Mauritius ranks 53rd globally and leads Sub-Saharan Africa.

    1st in Sub-Saharan Africa

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  5. Tier 1role-modelling

    International Telecommunication Union · 2024

    Global Cybersecurity Index 2024

    Published by the International Telecommunication Union, the Global Cybersecurity Index measures national commitments to cybersecurity across legal, technical, organisational, capacity-development and cooperation measures. Mauritius is classified in Tier 1 — Role-Modelling, the highest category of the Index.

    Highest category

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  6. 47thglobally

    World Justice Project · 2025

    WJP Rule of Law Index 2025

    The World Justice Project Rule of Law Index provides an independent assessment of rule of law across 143 countries and jurisdictions. Mauritius ranks 47th globally, 3rd in Sub-Saharan Africa and 3rd among upper-middle-income economies, underscoring the strength of its institutional and legal environment.

    3rd in Sub-Saharan Africa3rd upper-middle-income

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  7. Leadingin Africa

    Mo Ibrahim Foundation · 2024

    Ibrahim Index of African Governance 2024

    The Ibrahim Index of African Governance assesses governance performance across all 54 African countries, covering security and rule of law, participation and rights, economic opportunity and human development. Mauritius ranks among Africa’s leading countries for overall governance.

    54 countries assessed

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  8. 18thglobally

    Institute for Economics & Peace · 2026

    Global Peace Index 2026

    Produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace, the Global Peace Index measures peacefulness across 163 countries using indicators covering safety and security, conflict and militarisation. Mauritius ranks 18th globally and remains the most peaceful country in Sub-Saharan Africa.

    Most peaceful in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Rankings and scores are those published by each organisation in the edition named. Links open the publisher’s own report.