The Startup Ecosystem of Belgium

Belgium boasts 12 cities in the top 1000 and has a vibrant startup scene that ranks 22nd within the competitive global top 30.

COUNTRY RANKING

Belgium’s startup scene saw an increase in 2022 and jumped 1 spots from the previous year, outranking Austria.

Population

11.6
Million

Regional Ranking

11th
0
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

22nd
+
1
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Belgium

Our startup ecosystem map for Belgium includes a sample of 522 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 4 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 1 pantheon member entities.

Global Rank

Belgium is ranked within the top 30 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Belgium’s startup scene is best represented in Marketing & Sales, Health, and in Social & and Leisure.

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
59th
+
13
10.534
1.51
5.77
3.26
2nd
0
149th
+
9
5.160
0.56
1.89
2.72
3rd
0
255th
-
18
2.902
0.35
0.33
2.22
4th
0
327th
-
16
1.678
0.15
0.25
1.28
5th
new
384th
new
1.302
0.03
0.27
1.00
6th
-
1
406th
-
16
1.159
0.09
0.18
0.89
7th
new
553rd
new
0.587
0.03
0.11
0.45
8th
+
1
590th
+
257
0.517
0.04
0.08
0.40
9th
-
3
598th
-
55
0.507
0.05
0.07
0.39
10th
-
2
773rd
-
72
0.296
0.03
0.04
0.23
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Startups

Notable Startups in Belgium
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GuardSquare
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Teamleader
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Itsme

Startups

Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Belgium
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Sortlist
CHILI publish startup icon
CHILI publish
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Verbolia

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Marketing & Sales icon
Marketing & Sales
#17 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 205 startups for Marketing & Sales.

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Health
#19 worldwide

In Western Europe, Belgium's Health is in top 19. Belgium has a concentration of about 78 of the region's total Health startups that are represented on our map.

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Social & Leisure
#19 worldwide

Belgium's Social & Leisure is ranked 19th in the world. Our database contains 46 for this industry.

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