Entrepreneurship in South Asia
6 countries in South Asia report new business density data. Maldives leads the region at 4.85 new businesses per 1,000 adults, and the regional median is 1.19. Here is the full ranking.
| # | Country | New business density |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maldives | 4.85 |
| 2 |  Nepal | 1.40 |
| 3 |  Sri Lanka | 1.19 |
| 4 |  India | 0.18 |
| 5 |  Bhutan | 0.07 |
| 6 |  Bangladesh | 0.06 |
Ranked by new business density, the most recent year each country reports. Updated 01 July 2026.