The Startup Ecosystem of Abuja
Abuja has 15 startups in our sample database. This represents about 5% of Nigeria’s startups. Abuja is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Nigeria.
CITY RANKING
While Abuja decreased by 114 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Nigeria remained stable at 2 nationally since 2022.
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In Nigeria
Regional Ranking
In Western Africa
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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Abuja Top Startup Industries
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Abuja Ecosystem Health Check
The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Abuja has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...
- Overperformance
- Performance equal to global ranking
- Underperformance
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The Startup Ecosystem in Abuja
Global Rank
Abuja is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Abuja’s startups excel particularly in Software & Data where it ranks 556 and in Fintech, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Nigeria - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 82nd - 1 | 8.230 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 587th - 114 | 0.368 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 631st + 30 | 0.326 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th + 1 | 841st new | 0.177 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th - 1 | 961st new | 0.126 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
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Notable Startups in Abuja
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Successful Software & Data startups in Abuja
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Overview
Within Abuja there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software & Data, Fintech, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 80% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Abuja.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Abuja is Nigeria's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 4th in Western Africa. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Abuja is ranked 587th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Thrive Agric.
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