The Startup Ecosystem of Xiamen
Xiamen boasts 83 startups in our sample database which represents about 2% of China’s sampled startups. Xiamen is the 12th best startup ecosystem in China.
CITY RANKING
Since 2022, Xiamen lost 37 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 188th worldwide.
National Ranking
In China
Regional Ranking
In East Asia
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Xiamen
Global Rank
Xiamen is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Xiamen’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 77 and in Education, and Transportation. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in China - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 6th - 3 | 102.695 | 7.11 | 92.93 | 2.65 | |
2nd 0 | 7th 0 | 70.617 | 5.10 | 62.87 | 2.65 | |
3rd 0 | 18th + 3 | 35.101 | 3.06 | 29.39 | 2.65 | |
4th + 1 | 30th + 3 | 24.846 | 1.69 | 20.50 | 2.65 | |
5th - 1 | 36th - 4 | 22.091 | 3.01 | 16.43 | 2.65 | |
6th 0 | 51st + 14 | 13.486 | 1.23 | 9.60 | 2.65 | |
7th 0 | 78th + 8 | 8.460 | 0.57 | 5.24 | 2.65 | |
8th + 1 | 114th + 60 | 6.342 | 0.42 | 3.27 | 2.65 | |
9th + 2 | 127th + 89 | 5.581 | 0.10 | 2.83 | 2.65 | |
10th 0 | 157th + 48 | 4.938 | 0.23 | 3.35 | 1.35 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Xiamen
Startups
Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Xiamen
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 23 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.
In East Asia, Xiamen's Education is in top 116. Xiamen has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Education startups that are represented on our map.
Transportation is ranked 143rd in the world. Our database contains 10 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Xiamen's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Xiamen there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Education, Transportation. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Xiamen.
12th
National Rank
17th
Regional Rank
Overview
Xiamen is China's 12th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 17th in East Asia. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Xiamen is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Meitu.
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