Countries by Startup Ecosystem Ranking 2025

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by the quality and scale of their startup ecosystems in 2025, based on the Startup Genome Global Startup Ecosystem Report. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel consistently lead startup ecosystem rankings, with Silicon Valley, London, and Tel Aviv among the world's most prolific generators of billion-dollar companies. AI-assisted data.

✨ AI Insight

The 2025 rankings reveal a significant lead for the United States, which holds the top position with a rank of 1, followed closely by the United Kingdom at 2 and Israel at 3. The gap between these leaders and the next tier, which includes Canada (4) and Germany (5), suggests that the U.S. and U.K. have cultivated particularly robust ecosystems that attract investment and talent. Notably, India's rise to 6th place indicates a growing startup culture, driven by a large domestic market and increasing tech adoption. Meanwhile, China's position at 7th reflects its substantial investment in technology and innovation, despite regulatory challenges. This trend suggests that while traditional leaders maintain their dominance, emerging markets are rapidly evolving and could reshape the global startup landscape.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Singapore leads with 8 in 2025.

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Average value in 2025: 5 · median: 5.

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Gap in 2025: Singapore is 8× larger than United States.