The Startup Ecosystem of Ivory Coast

The Ivory Coast has 1 city in the top 1000 and is one of Western Africa’s best countries for setting up a startup.

COUNTRY RANKING

Since 2023, The Ivory Coast lost 6 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 117th worldwide.

Population

28.2
Million

Regional Ranking

5th
0
In Western Africa

Global Ranking

117th
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6
Worldwide

Startups

Ivory Coast Top Startup Industries

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Social & Leisure
3 startups

3 startups

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Fintech
3 startups

3 startups

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Software & Data
3 startups

3 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Ivory Coast Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Ivory Coast 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
ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter
Total Score117-60.109100%0
Quantity Score11600.0436.68%1
Sample size of startups112-114-2931%1
Sample size of accelerators100-105-310%0
Sample size of coworking spaces101-1034100%1
Community Score109N/A0.0065.68%0

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Ecosystem

The Startup Ecosystem in Ivory Coast

In 2023, The Ivory Coast register a rise in Social & Leisure startups. Some of the most notable success stories in this industry are those of , Julaya.

Global Rank

The Ivory Coast is ranked below the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

The Ivory Coast’s startup scene is best represented in Social & Leisure, Fintech, and in Software & and Data.

Top Cities for Startups in Ivory Coast - Ranked by StartupBlink
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Startups

Notable Startups in Ivory Coast
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Julaya
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Mon Artisan
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AfricaWorks

Startups

Successful Social & Leisure startups in Ivory Coast
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AfricaWorks

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