Industrialization index in Africa 2021, by region
In 2021, the region of North Africa had the highest industrialization index in Africa. Its index score was 0.66 points, compared to an African average of 0.53 index points. The industrialization index assesses the degree of industrialization in a country by considering factors like factory count, industrial output, and industrial employment. A higher index value signifies a more advanced level of industrialization, while a lower value indicates less industrial development.