Which are the best countries in the world for entrepreneurs in 2022?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the best country for entrepreneurs in 2022, followed by the Netherlands, Finland, Saudi Arabia and Lithuania. Image: Getty Images
Aileen Ionescu-Somers
Executive Director and a GEM 2021/2022 Global Report author, Global Entrepreneurship MonitorStephen Hill
Professor Emeritus and Lead Author of the GEM 2021/2022 Global Report, Sohar University, Oman
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