The Startup Ecosystem of Hong Kong
Hong Kong has 403 startups in our sample database which represents about 8% of China’s sampled startups. Hong Kong is the 5th best startup ecosystem in China.
CITY RANKING
Hong Kong kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, ranking 36th.
National Ranking
In China
Regional Ranking
In East Asia
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Hong Kong
Global Rank
Hong Kong is ranked within the top 40 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Hong Kong’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 18 and in Transportation, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in China - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 6th 0 | 99.019 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 7th 0 | 67.567 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 16th + 2 | 35.292 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 35th - 5 | 21.057 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 36th 0 | 20.184 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 45th + 6 | 14.297 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th + 3 | 69th + 88 | 8.986 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th - 1 | 97th - 19 | 7.257 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 123rd + 4 | 5.702 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th - 2 | 125th - 11 | 5.629 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Hong Kong
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Hong Kong
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 151 startups for Fintech.
The Transportation industry in Hong Kong is ranked 27 globally. There are 110 startups for Transportation on our sample database and map.
Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 34th in the world. Our database contains 52 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Hong Kong's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Hong Kong there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Transportation, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 78% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Hong Kong.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Hong Kong is China's 5th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 7th in East Asia. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Hong Kong is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including AfterShip.
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