Top 10 Best Countries for Startups: India Ranks in the Global Top 20

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Discover the top 10 best countries for startups in 2025 and see where India ranks in the global startup ecosystem. Explore business-friendly environments, funding opportunities, and innovation-driven economies.

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🚀 Top 10 Best Countries for Startups: India Ranks in the Global Top 20

🌍 The World's Leading Startup Hubs in 2024

The Startup Ecosystem Report 2024 by Startup Blink highlights the top countries for startups based on venture capital availability, innovation culture, and workforce quality. The United States continues to dominate the global startup landscape, while six European nations secure spots in the top 10.

📊 Top 10 Best Countries for Startups (2024)

🏆 Rank	🌎 Country	📈 Total Score
1️⃣	United States	215.001
2️⃣	United Kingdom	55.995
3️⃣	Israel	51.557
4️⃣	Canada	38.254
5️⃣	Singapore	37.736
6️⃣	Sweden	27.024
7️⃣	Germany	25.83
8️⃣	France	24.894
9️⃣	Netherlands	24.462
🔟	Switzerland	24.081

📌 Key Observations:

🇺🇸 United States leads with a massive score of 215.001, significantly ahead of other nations.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains in second place, with Israel closely following.
🇨🇭 Switzerland re-enters the top 10, reflecting Europe's growing startup ecosystem.
📉 The number of U.S. cities in the index has dropped from 383 in 2020 to 240 in 2024.

📍 Where Does India Rank?

India has made a significant jump in global startup rankings, securing the 19th position in 2024 with a score of 13.529. This marks an increase of two spots from the previous year, reaffirming India's role as a growing startup hub.

📈 The Global Top 20 Startup Countries

Several nations have shown remarkable improvements in their startup ecosystem rankings in 2024, demonstrating the increasing global focus on entrepreneurship and innovation.

📜 Methodology Behind the Rankings

The StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2024 evaluates countries based on:

📊 Quantity of startups – The total number of active startups.
🏆 Quality of startups – Measured by funding, innovation, and scalability.
💼 Business environment – Includes infrastructure, regulations, and ease of doing business.
🔍 Data sources – Insights from Crunchbase and Statista.

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