Mauritius has once again been recognised as Africa’s leader in economic freedom, ranking 21st globally in the Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of the World: 2025 Annual Report.
The Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of the World: 2025 Annual Report places Mauritius among the top 25 most economically free countries in the world — 21st globally and first in Africa, with an overall score of 7.76.
The annual study evaluates 165 jurisdictions worldwide, measuring how effectively their institutions and policies support economic freedom — the ability of individuals and businesses to make their own economic choices. The index is based on 45 indicators across five key areas:
According to the 2025 report, the top five economies for economic freedom are Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United States. The five lowest-ranked are Sudan, Zimbabwe, Algeria, Iran, and Venezuela.
Across the African continent, only four countries are ranked within the global top 100:
In the 2025 edition, Mauritius achieved strong results across several dimensions of economic freedom:
These results underscore Mauritius’s position as a regional leader with an open trade regime, a stable monetary environment, and a regulatory framework that supports entrepreneurship and investment.
Operating in one of the world’s most open and stable economies, MAGMA benefits from Mauritius’s strong institutional foundations and pro-business policies. The country’s consistent recognition in global rankings reinforces its reputation as a secure, transparent, and internationally connected financial centre — a reliable gateway for global business.
Source: Fraser Institute, Economic Freedom of the World: 2025 Annual Report
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