Mauritius Tops Africa’s Most Innovative Economies in WIPO’s 2025 Global Index
Mauritius Tops Africa’s Most Innovative Economies in WIPO’s 2025 Global Index
The East African nation has been ranked the 53rd globally in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Global Innovation Index 2025.
Top 10 Most Innovative Economies in Africa (2025)
1⃣Mauritius (Global rank: 53) – Leads Africa with strong venture capital performance and a robust business environment.
2⃣Morocco (57) – Jumped 9 spots since last year, excelling in industrial designs, education spending, and labor productivity.
3⃣South Africa (61) – Rose 8 places, driven by improvements in institutional capacity and entrepreneurship.
4⃣Seychelles (75) – Re-entered rankings after a decade, debuting in the top 80.
5⃣Tunisia (76) – Advanced due to strengths in science and engineering graduates as well as scientific publications.
6⃣Egypt (86) – Ranked highly in regional attractiveness and digital transformation efforts.
7⃣Botswana (87) – Progressed through economic diversification and ICT investments.
8⃣Senegal (89) – Boosted by smart agriculture initiatives and digital infrastructure.
9⃣Namibia (91) – Climbed 11 spots, reflecting gains in innovation infrastructure.
Cape Verde (95) – Improved with focus on ICT and renewable energy sectors.
Global Context
WIPO highlighted that middle-income economies—including African nations—are closing the innovation gap through strategic policies and cross-sector collaboration.
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