The ranking considers 82 countries across the world, comprising eight African countries (here-listed), and 74 countries elsewhere.
The Global Social Mobility Index is an aggregate index score calculated based on a selection of indicators that measure a country's social mobility. The areas measured include health, education, technology, work, social protection, and inclusive institutions. The aggregation of indicators in these focus areas allows to calculate a "progress score" which ranges from 0 to 100; the higher the score, the more that particular economy provides equal opportunities for social advancement.
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Social mobility index ranking of countries in Africa 2020, by global ranking position
As of 2020, Tunisia ranked 62nd in the social mobility index, having achieved a score of 51.7 points. Considering 82 countries in the world, the North African country ranked first in Africa. This was followed by Ghana and Egypt, which placed 70th and 71st globally, respectively. On a scale of 0-100, higher scores in the index translate a higher nation's ability to provide equal opportunities for social advancement.
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