The Startup Ecosystem of Yangon
Home to 92% of Myanmarâs startups, Yangon boasts a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 545 in the world.
CITY RANKING
While Yangon decreased by 53 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Myanmar remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Myanmar
Regional Ranking
In South East Asia
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Yangon
Global Rank
Yangon is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Yangonâs startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 322 and in Software and Data, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Myanmar - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 545th - 53 | 0.614 | 0.15 | 0.26 | 0.20 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Yangon
Startups
Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Yangon
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 7 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.
In South East Asia, Yangon's Software and Data is in top 632. Yangon has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Yangon's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Yangon there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Software and Data, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 64% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Yangon.
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National Rank
11th
Regional Rank
Overview
Yangon is Myanmar's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 11th in South East Asia. With a population of <0.1M people, Yangon is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Wave Money.
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