Abuja boasts 11 startups in our sample database which represents about 4% of Nigeria’s sampled startups. Abuja is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Nigeria.
While Abuja decreased by 7 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Nigeria increased by 1 spots.
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Abuja is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.
Abuja’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 591 and in Fintech, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
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1st 0 | 81st + 41 | 8.378 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd + 1 | 473rd - 7 | 0.807 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd - 1 | 661st - 308 | 0.424 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
On our map, you can explore a total of 4 startups for Software and Data.
Abuja boasts 2 startups in Fintech on our map.
Our database contains 2 startups for this industry.
Within Abuja there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Fintech, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 73% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Abuja.
Abuja is Nigeria's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 3rd in Western Africa. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Abuja is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Thrive Agric.
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