Absa Group and OMFIF published the 2026 edition of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index on 14 October 2026. This annual report evaluates the development and transparency of financial systems across the continent. Bénin secured the 20th position in the rankings, achieving a total score of 51 points out of 100. The publication of the 2026 edition of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index by the Absa Group and the OMFIF serves as a full reference for investors and policymakers interested in the structural evolution of African economies. By providing a standardized metric, the index allows for a comparative analysis of how individual nations, including Bénin, are integrating into the broader regional and global financial architecture.
Analyse du classement continental
Afrique du Sud holds the top position in the 2026 edition of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index, recording a total of 85 points. This score places the nation at the forefront of the continent’s financial market development assessment. The leadership of Afrique du Sud in the index with 85 points shows the country's established role in the regional financial ecosystem.
Côte d'Ivoire occupies the 18th position in the same index. With a total of 52 points, the country ranks two places ahead of Bénin in the continental evaluation published by Absa Group and OMFIF. The placement of Côte d'Ivoire at the 18th position with 52 points notes the competitive nature of the regional rankings, where marginal differences in scoring lead to significant shifts in the final standings.
Méthodologie de l'indice financier
Absa Group and OMFIF assess African financial markets based on 29 indicators distributed across six categories. These pillars provide the quantitative framework for the index rankings. The index evaluates the financial markets according to these 29 indicators, which are categorized to ensure a balanced view of market maturity, regulatory transparency, and investor protection. By utilizing this structured methodology, the report aims to highlight the specific strengths and areas for improvement within each national market, offering a granular perspective on financial development.
La Banque internationale pour l'industrie et le commerce (BIIC) joined the BRVM in 2025. This admission followed a capital increase of 100,45 milliards de FCFA.
La BRVM operates as a regional stock exchange and has remained active since 1998. The institution serves as a central component in the financial systems evaluated by the index. As a regional entity, the BRVM has been active since 1998, providing the necessary infrastructure for trading and capital mobilization. The inclusion of institutions like the Banque internationale pour l'industrie et le commerce (BIIC) into the exchange represents a tangible expansion of the market's reach, reflecting the ongoing efforts to deepen financial integration. The capital increase of 100,45 milliards de FCFA associated with the entry of the Banque internationale pour l'industrie et le commerce (BIIC) into the BRVM demonstrates the scale of investment activity that the regional exchange facilitates, which is a key factor considered in the assessment of the financial systems within the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index.