Tunisia has been ranked 79th globally and 4th in Africa in the newly released Digital Evolution Index 2025 by the Fletcher School’s Institute for Business in the Global Context. The study evaluates 125 countries, covering 92% of the world’s population, across four key pillars: institutional environment, demand conditions, supply conditions, and innovation/adaptation capacity.
Mauritius leads Africa in the rankings, securing 62nd place globally with a score of 52.31 points. South Africa follows in 66th place with 50.11 points, and Botswana is ranked 76th with 45.33 points. After Tunisia, Kenya rounds out the African top 5 with a score of 41.48, ranking 84th globally.
Other African nations in the top 10 include Morocco (87th), Egypt (91st), Namibia (94th), Algeria (96th), and Senegal (97th), with scores ranging from 40.64 to 34.70. Despite the progress, the report highlights a significant digital divide, with North America and Europe leading the rankings, while Africa and the Middle East continue to face challenges in digital development.
The United States takes the top spot globally with a perfect score of 100, followed by Singapore (96.72), Finland (89.20), Denmark (88.55), and Sweden (88.24), all praised for their advanced digital ecosystems and innovation capabilities.
The overall score is derived from 184 indicators, which are grouped into the four main pillars and rated on a scale from 0 to 10, providing a final score from 0 to 100.
