Lagos Emerges World’s Fastest-Growing Tech City in 2025

According to a ‘Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025’ report by dealroom.co, Lagos has been named the world’s fastest-growing tech city for 2025. The Netherlands-based company provides data and intelligence on startups and tech ecosystems, and this report delves into which cities lead in terms of startup ecosystem growth. The report analyzes a global index of 288 cities across 69 countries to identify the top performing locations based on factors such as enterprise value, unicorn creation, and GDP per capita. 2025 saw Lagos rise above other cities like Istanbul, Pune, and Mumbai.