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Oxford Insights have been publishing the Government AI Readiness Index since 2017, to track the continued proliferation of AI strategies globally as governments have begun to recognise AI as a priority technology. The 2024 index explores this readiness by examining 40 indicators across three core pillars: Government, Technology Sector, and Data & Infrastructure. It highlights progress, identifies gaps, and provides actionable insights for policymakers striving to integrate AI into public service delivery.
Government AI Readiness Index 2024 assess 188 countries. With a score of 53.94, Mauritius leads the sub-Saharan region and ranks 69th globally. Mauritius scores especially high in the Governance pillar and Data and Infrastructure pillars.
South Africa follows with a score of 52.91 and is ranked 72th globally.
Snapshot of Mauritius ranking in 2024
| wdt_ID | Rank | Country | Total Score | Government | Technology | Data and Infrastructure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | United States of America | 87.03 | 89.26 | 80.94 | 90.90 |
| 2 | 2 | Singapore | 84.25 | 90.96 | 68.65 | 93.14 |
| 3 | 3 | Republic of Korea | 79.98 | 84.59 | 62.60 | 92.74 |
| 4 | 4 | France | 79.36 | 85.29 | 63.53 | 89.25 |
| 5 | 5 | UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 78.88 | 84.47 | 66.57 | 85.62 |
| 6 | 21 | Estonia | 72.62 | 86.71 | 48.97 | 82.19 |
| 7 | 46 | India | 62.81 | 73.32 | 50.34 | 64.76 |
| 8 | 69 | Mauritius | 53.94 | 65.31 | 32.71 | 63.81 |
| 9 | 72 | South Africa | 52.91 | 54.30 | 39.15 | 65.28 |
| 10 | 78 | Rwanda | 51.25 | 71.44 | 30.30 | 52.02 |
| Country | Total Score |
Trend of Mauritius Government AI Index
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |||
| Score | Rank | Score | Rank | Score | Rank |
Government AI index | 53.38 | 57 | 53.27 | 61 | 53.94 | 69 |
Government Pillar | 68.65 |
| 69.82 |
| 65.31 |
|
Technology Pillar | 31.16 |
| 30.63 |
| 32.71 |
|
Data and Infrastructure Pillar | 60.34 |
| 59.35 |
| 63.81 |
|
Source: Oxford insights