Morocco leads North Africa in the 2026 Global Attractiveness Index

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By: Azzat Manal

Morocco leads North Africa in the 2026 Global Attractiveness Index

Morocco has strengthened its position among economies capable of attracting investment, talent and strategic resources, ranking first in North Africa in the 2026 Global Attractiveness Index and placing 84th worldwide out of 146 economies assessed.

The ranking was released by The European House – Ambrosetti (TEHA), which evaluates the ability of economies to attract the resources, skills and investment needed to support development while also assessing their capacity to retain them and maintain their appeal over the long term.

The 2026 edition covers 146 economies representing around 95% of the global population and 99% of worldwide gross domestic product, providing a broad assessment of countries’ competitiveness and their ability to attract key drivers of economic growth.

The index is based on four main dimensions: openness, innovation, efficiency and the availability of resources. Together, these factors are used to assess how effectively economies can create conditions that encourage investment, attract talent and secure the resources needed for sustainable development.

Morocco emerged as the leading economy in North Africa, ranking 84th globally. Algeria followed closely in 85th place, while Egypt ranked 88th. Tunisia came in at 105th, and Mauritania was placed 131st.

The ranking also highlighted the strong performance of several Gulf economies. The United Arab Emirates achieved the highest position among Arab countries, ranking seventh globally, followed by Qatar in 26th place and Saudi Arabia in 27th.

At the top of the global ranking, the United States retained first place with a score of 100 points. China came second with 93.1 points, followed by Singapore. Germany ranked fourth, while France occupied 10th place, underlining the continued strength of major advanced economies in attracting global resources and investment.

Morocco’s leading position in North Africa comes as competition intensifies among economies seeking to attract international capital, skilled workers and strategic resources. The ranking underscores the importance of building an increasingly competitive economic environment capable not only of attracting new opportunities but also of retaining them and strengthening the country’s role in global value chains.