The prestigious Nomad Capitalist Freedom Index 2025 has ranked Mauritius number one – tying with Monaco for the top spot.

This latest report notes that “Mauritius matches that score [with Monaco] with sensible taxation, a robust legal system and near-zero violent crime, giving investors a stable bridge between Africa and Asia.”

The index, a comprehensive global benchmark, evaluates jurisdictions based on their appeal to globally-minded individuals seeking the best places to live, invest, and do business. Mauritius’s impressive score of 47.5 out of 50 is a testament to its balanced and powerful offering across five key pillars:

1. Financial Freedom: Mauritius has been lauded for its competitive and transparent tax regime, which facilitates the easy movement of capital and provides a predictable fiscal environment for businesses and investors.
2. Asset Protection: Mauritius provides exceptional legal reliability and robust structures for safeguarding wealth through its hybrid legal system – British Common Law and French Civil Law.
3. Human Rights: Mauritius is a regional leader in upholding fundamental civil liberties and fostering a society built on strong governance and economic freedom.
4. Personal Safety: The country is renowned for its political stability and low crime rates, offering a secure and tranquil environment for residents.
5. Quality of Life: Mauritius offers an exceptional living experience with its pristine environment, world-class amenities, and vibrant multicultural society.

This top-tier ranking is a powerful validation of the nation’s strategic vision and sends a clear signal to international investors, high-net-worth individuals, and digital nomads that Mauritius provides a rare combination of economic opportunity, personal security, and unparalleled lifestyle. It is a direct reflection of its decades-long strategy to build globally competitive, safe and open economy.

Mauritius solidifies its position as the ideal gateway for those looking to thrive in both the African and Asian markets while enjoying a truly global standard of living, thus consistently delivering on its promise of stability, efficiency, and freedom.

A strategic Hub for Global Trade

Mauritius is strategically positioned as the perfect launchpad for entrepreneurs seeking a stable bridge between Africa, Europe and Asia. The bilingual (English and French) combined with preferential market access to 70% of the world’s population through various trade agreements, make Mauritius a key player in cross-border trade and investment.

The stellar ranking of Mauritius on the Nomad Capitalist Index 2025 is not just an accolade, it is an invitation to global investors and high net-worth individuals to go where they are treated best – and that place is Mauritius.