With a score of 60.3 points, Morocco ranks first in North Africa in the 2025 Index of Economic Freedom, published by the Heritage Institute.
This classification places the country in the “moderately free” category, marking an improvement of 3.5 points compared to the previous year and reaffirming its commitment to economic reforms.
Published annually by the Heritage Institute, the Index of Economic Freedom assesses countries’ performance in market openness and economic liberalization. The 2025 edition, covering the period from July 2023 to June 2024, ranks Morocco 86th globally out of 176 countries analyzed.
With 60.3 points, the country leads North Africa and is among the few African nations considered “moderately free.” This progress reflects Morocco’s ongoing efforts to improve its business climate and attract foreign investments, despite a global economic environment where economic freedom remains constrained.
The 2025 ranking confirms Morocco’s dominant position in the region, surpassing its neighbors by a significant margin. Mauritania ranks 119th with 54.9 points, Egypt 145th with 50.9 points, Tunisia 149th with 49.1 points, and Algeria 160th with 47.5 points. Most of these countries fall into the categories of “mostly unfree” or “repressed economies,” highlighting disparities in economic reforms and business climates.
Morocco demonstrates strong performances in key areas, including investment freedom (75 points), financial freedom (75), monetary freedom (74.4), and tax burden (71.4). These results reflect the country’s efforts to increase economic openness. However, some indicators remain weak, particularly labor freedom (48.5), fiscal health (46.2), and judicial effectiveness (32.5).
At the continental level, Morocco ranks seventh, trailing behind Mauritius (15th worldwide with 75 points), the only African country classified as “mostly free.” Nevertheless, Morocco surpasses several emerging economies, further strengthening its attractiveness to investors.
The 2025 Index reveals stagnation in economic freedom worldwide, with an average score of 59.7 points, up by just 1.1 points. Only three countries—Singapore, Switzerland, and Ireland—have achieved the status of “economically free,” with scores exceeding 80 points. These nations serve as benchmarks for economic success, benefiting from stable environments that foster business growth and investment.
Singapore, leading the index with 84.1 points, stands out for its free trade policies, business-friendly regulations, and low taxation. Switzerland (83.7 points) and Ireland (83.1 points) also boast robust economic systems, offering exceptional investment opportunities while maintaining high standards of transparency and property rights protection.
Their leadership in economic freedom demonstrates the importance of policies aimed at reducing economic barriers and establishing a competitive regulatory framework. As other nations seek to enhance their economic freedom to drive long-term growth, these countries continue to set the global standard for economic prosperity.
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