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Mauritius advances to 53rd in Global Innovation Index 2025

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Mauritius continues its upward trajectory on the global stage, ranking 53rd out of 139 economies in the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII) released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Climbing two spots from 55th in 2024, Mauritius maintains its position as the top innovator in Sub-Saharan Africa and advances to 6th among upper-middle-income economies.

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​​The island's performance is driven by a remarkable surge in innovation outputs, jump-starting 23 positions from 79th to 56th. A key driver is the Creative Outputs pillar, which jumped 25 places to 37th. Mauritius ranked 1st globally in national feature films per capita, alongside strong showings in venture capital deal count (5th) and business operational stability (8th). Global brand value also saw a major improvement, rising 35 spots to 40th.

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Despite these gains, challenges persist in inputs, where ranking fell to 54th. Notable drops occurred in Business Sophistication (down 34 places to 103rd) and Human Capital & Research. Weaknesses remain tied to market scale, business R&D expenditure, and patent origins.

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Addressing research gaps and boosting private-sector innovation will be vital to sustaining long-term competitiveness.​

 

Technical Committee on Research & Development & Innovation Indicators

 

The Technical Committee on Research & Development & Innovation Indicators (TCRDII) met on December 4, 2025, to address performance gaps in the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII) and chart a path to elevate Mauritius' ranking. Chaired by Minister Dr. K. S. Sukon, the meeting followed the official reconstitution of the TCRDII to align with updated government structures and ensure comprehensive cross-institutional representation.

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To strengthen data collection and validation, the committee reviewed its Terms of Reference and brought together key ministries, academic bodies, and private sector representatives like Business Mauritius. Key priorities include closing missing data gaps—such as integrating upcoming PISA scores—and improving output metrics to counter recent drops in Business Sophistication. The Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) has for main aim to address lagging indicators, guide national R&D investments, and boost overall competitiveness.

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