System Index

The Global Business Autonomy Ranking

The first comprehensive index measuring business autonomy, structural health, and sellability across 50+ countries.

The System Index + BE Fit Index

The System Index is the only global benchmark that measures the structural health and autonomy of businesses worldwide. Using proprietary methodology, we analyze business systemization, founder dependence, sellability readiness, and structural freedom.

The BE Fit Index, powered by BE Scale methodology, measures business autonomy through 4 pillars: Vision, Organization, Processes, and Pilotage (Performance Tracking).

Together, these indices provide the most comprehensive assessment of business structural health available anywhere.

This data becomes the foundation for journalists, investors, and policymakers seeking to understand the real state of entrepreneurship globally.

Key Global Findings

68%
Global Unsellability Rate

Percentage of businesses worldwide lacking sellability structure

53
Average System Score

Global average business autonomy score out of 100

50+
Countries Measured

Comprehensive data coverage across continents

Country Rankings

Explore business autonomy scores by country

Rank Country System Score Autonomy Sellability Trend
#1 US United States 72/100 68/100 42% ↑ +3.2%
#2 UK United Kingdom 65/100 62/100 38% → +0.5%
#5 FR France 58/100 55/100 32% ↓ -1.8%
#12 MA Morocco 48/100 45/100 28% ↑ +5.2%
#4 PT Portugal 61/100 58/100 35% ↑ +2.1%

Methodology

The System Index is calculated using a proprietary algorithm that evaluates:

  • Business Autonomy: Degree of founder dependence vs. systemic operation
  • Structural Maturity: Documentation, processes, and organizational clarity
  • Sellability Readiness: Market transferability and valuation potential
  • Economic Freedom: Regulatory environment and entrepreneurial conditions
  • Market Dynamics: M&A activity and business succession rates

Data is sourced from proprietary surveys, public economic indicators, M&A databases, and on-the-ground partnerships across 50+ countries.

For Press & Researchers

The System Index data is available for citation in research, journalism, and policy analysis.