Best African Countries for Business 2025 | Investing

Rwanda continues to lead the way as Africa’s most business-ready economy, according to the latest B‑READY 2025 report, which evaluated 101 economies globally. The report, building on the previous 2024 edition, ranks countries based on Regulatory Framework, Public Services, and Operational Efficiency.

How Africa performed

Rwanda has maintained its position as Africa’s only first-quintile performer, achieving 71.47 points in Operational Efficiency, placing it alongside economies such as Canada and the United Kingdom. In the 2024 World Bank B‑READY report, Rwanda also excelled across regulatory frameworks, public services, and operational efficiency, reinforcing its reputation as the continent’s most business-ready economy.

This reflects Rwanda’s success in creating a business-friendly environment, attracting investment, and driving economic growth. With high scores in all categories, Rwanda leads Africa as a model for economic reform and development.

Morocco leads on Regulatory Framework with a score of 70.06, reflecting strong legal and policy structures supporting business creation and market competition. Mauritius also features prominently, ranking in the top three quintiles for operational efficiency and public service delivery.

Other top African performers include Ghana, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Togo, Mali, and Botswana, all of which rank in the third quintile globally for regulatory quality or operational efficiency.

While these countries demonstrate solid progress in regulatory reforms, the report notes that public service delivery remains a key constraint across the continent.

Many African economies continue to lag behind global peers, particularly in operational efficiency and public services, which are closely linked to GDP per capita.

The B‑READY findings show that targeted reforms can drive meaningful improvements, even for lower-income economies. Countries that combine strong regulations with operational effectiveness like Rwanda and Morocco, are better positioned to attract investment, create jobs, and foster sustainable growth.

For the continent, the report highlights a clear message: regulatory progress is tangible, but success ultimately depends on translating policies into effective services.