Tunisia ranked 6th in Africa in the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) 2025, placing 105th worldwide out of 192 countries with a score of 45.12 out of 100, according to the latest report published by the independent research center SolAbility.
The index evaluates a country’s ability to combine economic performance, environmental protection, and social well-being, measuring how nations can remain economically competitive while preserving natural resources and maintaining social cohesion.
While Tunisia’s global ranking reflects a moderate performance, the country remains among the top-performing nations in Africa. Alongside Morocco and South Africa, Tunisia is considered one of the continent’s leaders in sustainable competitiveness.
However, the report notes that even Africa’s best-ranked countries still face challenges in competing globally, particularly in areas such as intellectual capital development, which remains a key weakness.
Despite these challenges, Tunisia is described as a country with significant strategic potential, capable of strengthening its regional position and improving its global ranking if it sustains investments in human capital and sustainable infrastructure.
African Ranking
Within Africa, the Seychelles leads the continent, ranking 54th globally with a score of 49.6. It is followed by Mauritius (83rd globally, 46.88) and Morocco (46.82), which completes the African top three.
Next come Ghana (101st globally, 45.24) and Kenya (102nd, 45.15), just ahead of Tunisia, which holds the 6th place on the continent.
Behind Tunisia are Namibia (109th globally, 44.75), São Tomé and Príncipe (110th, 44.72), and Zambia (111th, 44.59). Meanwhile, Algeria ranks 128th globally with a score of 43.44, and Egypt is further behind at 133rd place with 43.03 points.
Nordic countries dominate globally
Globally, the Nordic countries dominate the 2025 ranking. Finland leads the index with a score of 61.35, thanks to strong intellectual capital, effective governance, and environmental sustainability. It is followed by Sweden (60.26), Denmark (59.69), Estonia (59.38), and Switzerland (59.15).
The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index is based on 239 quantitative indicators drawn from recognized international organizations, including GDP per capita, innovation and productivity, institutional quality, natural resource management, education and health.
