Rwanda has been ranked second in Africa on the newly released 2025 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), coming just behind Mauritius and ahead of Botswana, Morocco, South Africa, and Tanzania.

The index, which assesses the capability and effectiveness of governments across 120 countries worldwide, placed Mauritius at 51st globally, maintaining its position as Africa’s top performer for the fifth year in a row. Rwanda followed at 59th, while Botswana secured 61st place.

The report noted that Rwanda scored particularly well in Financial Stewardship, Global Influence & Reputation, and Helping People Rise, placing it ahead of most of its regional peers.

Other African countries that made the continent’s top ten include Morocco (75th), South Africa (77th), Tanzania (78th), Egypt (81st), Senegal (83rd), Ghana (86th), and Algeria (90th).

The CGGI is designed not only to measure performance but also to provide practical benchmarks that governments can use to identify gaps and adopt good practices from peers. 

The seven pillars assessed include Leadership and Foresight, Robust Laws and Policies, Strong Institutions, Financial Stewardship, Attractive Marketplace, Global Influence and Reputation, and Helping People Rise.