Best startup cities in Cameroon in 2027
3 cities in Cameroon make our ranking of 1,000 startup cities worldwide. Douala leads at #969 with a total score of 0.09, followed by Buea (#982) and Yaounde (#986).
For women founders, Douala scores highest in Cameroon on the MeanCEO Index with 57/100. Each city page covers funding, company registration, taxes, founder visas, pros and cons, and the ten MeanCEO factors.
Startup cities in Cameroon, ranked
| # | City | World rank | Total | Quantity | Quality | Business | MeanCEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douala | #969 | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 57 |
| 2 | Buea | #982 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 55 |
| 3 | Yaounde | #986 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 57 |
Total = quantity (startups, accelerators, coworking spaces) + quality (traction of top startups, unicorns, exits) + business environment (national conditions), from the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index (2024 edition). The MeanCEO Index (0 to 100) is our own score of how livable and welcoming a city is for women founders.
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