Mauritius has been named the most innovative country in Africa in the newly released Global Innovation Index 2025, reinforcing its position as a regional frontrunner in technology and economic transformation.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has recently published the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, which ranks 139 economies worldwide based on approximately 80 indicators that measure innovation capacity and performance. The index evaluates two main dimensions: Innovation Inputs (institutions, human capital and research, infrastructure, market sophistication, and business sophistication) and Innovation Outputs (knowledge and technology outputs, and creative outputs).
In 2025, the global top 10 is led by Switzerland, followed by Sweden, the United States, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Finland, the Netherlands, Denmark, and, for the first time, China. Within Africa, Mauritius stands out as the regional leader, ranked 53rd worldwide, ahead of Morocco (57th) and South Africa (61st).
Mauritius Highlights:
As a Mauritius-based fintech company, MAGMA Finance actively monitors global innovation trends and is committed to contributing to Mauritius’ growth as a leading technological hub in Africa and beyond.
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