Mauritius has been named the most stable country in Africa for 2025, according to the latest Africa Country Instability Index released by SBM Intelligence. The annual index, which tracks political, economic and security-related risks across 48 African nations, shows a rise in overall instability, with the continent’s average risk score climbing from 45.63 percent in 2024 to 47.46 percent in 2025.
Despite the broader uptick in volatility driven largely by ongoing conflicts in the Sahel, economic pressures and governance challenges Mauritius stands out as the region’s most resilient state, registering the lowest risk score on the continent. The island nation has consistently ranked among Africa’s top performers on measures of political stability, investor confidence and institutional strength.
South Africa also earned a place in the Index’s “Safe Zone,” reflecting a risk score below 30, even as the country continues to navigate economic reforms and pockets of social tension.
The Africa Country Instability Index, first introduced by SBM Intelligence in 2019, has become a key reference for policymakers, investors and development institutions assessing exposures across the continent. The report combines data on elections, conflict patterns, macroeconomic pressures and structural reforms to produce country-by-country risk profiles.
Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the findings in greater detail is Sachin Mohabeer, Deputy CEO of the Economic Development Board of Mauritius, who provides insight into how the country has maintained its stability and what rising regional risk means for Africa’s investment climate.
