South Africa is Africa’s top market for AI outsourcing and eighth globally, a new index finds, driven by strong enterprise adoption and skilled workers.
SOUTH AFRICA · TECHNOLOGY
Key Facts
—The ranking: South Africa is Africa’s most prepared market for AI-powered outsourcing and eighth in the world, according to a 2026 index from the research firm Ataraxis.
—The score: Its overall AI readiness score is 66.5 out of 100. That is far ahead of every other African country assessed.
—The gap: Egypt, the next-highest African nation, trailed by more than 17 points. South Africa sat about 24 points above the African average.
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