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MauritiusHighest overall digital infrastructure score
KenyaMost digitally advanced SSA economy — M-Pesa defines the standard
MoroccoNorth Africa's digital leader — 88% internet penetration
RwandaFastest improving — 5G rollout, digital ID
| Country | Internet % | Smartphone | Mobile Money | Digital Economy | Infrastructure | Score |
| Mauritius | 72% | 9.0 | 7.0 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| South Africa | 68% | 8.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Morocco | 88% | 8.5 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Kenya | 46% | 8.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Rwanda | 32% | 7.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Ghana | 51% | 7.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 7.7 |
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