Africa: Benin ranks 11th for economic freedom in 2026, according to the Fraser Institute

Benin ranks 11th in Africa and 99th worldwide in the Fraser Institute’s 2026 Economic Freedom of the World index, published on October 6 and covering 165 countries. In 2025, it ranked 12th in Africa and 98th globally. Mauritius leads the African rankings, ahead of Seychelles and Cape Verde, while Kenya and South Africa rank ahead of Benin. The report assesses 46 indicators covering areas including the role of government, property rights, monetary stability, international trade, and regulation.