Taiwan rose one place to rank 6th in Asia-Pacific. Its startups build on world-leading semiconductor and electronics supply chains, backed by government co-investment and open-work-permit visas for international founders and talent.

Taiwan posted the fastest growth in East Asia in 2026. The Taipei Tech Corridor, running from Taipei through Taoyuan to Hsinchu, leads the way, climbing 15 places to 39th globally as the fastest-growing city in the global top 40.

Taiwan climbed five places to enter the global top 20 for the first time, its best position in the Index to date. Its 41.1% growth was the fastest of any economy in the global top 20.