Best startup cities in Cyprus in 2027
4 cities in Cyprus make our ranking of 1,000 startup cities worldwide. Nicosia leads at #414 with a total score of 0.52, followed by Limassol (#435) and Paphos (#593).
For women founders, Limassol scores highest in Cyprus on the MeanCEO Index with 75/100. Each city page covers funding, company registration, taxes, founder visas, pros and cons, and the ten MeanCEO factors.
Startup cities in Cyprus, ranked
| # | City | World rank | Total | Quantity | Quality | Business | MeanCEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicosia | #414 | 0.52 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.38 | 59 |
| 2 | Limassol | #435 | 0.47 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.34 | 75 |
| 3 | Paphos | #593 | 0.28 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.21 | 73 |
| 4 | Larnaca | #765 | 0.19 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.14 | 73 |
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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