According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2025, which country has the highest Total Early-stage Entrepreneurial Activity (TEA) rate?​

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) United Arab Emirates

Explanation:

• According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2025 report, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded the highest Total Early-stage Entrepreneurial Activity (TEA) rate among all countries surveyed.
• TEA measures the percentage of adults (aged 18–64) who are either starting a new business (nascent entrepreneurs) or managing a business less than 3.5 years old.

Information Booster:

• The UAE’s entrepreneurship ecosystem is supported by favorable regulations, digital infrastructure, access to capital, and ease of doing business.
• The USA also reported a high TEA (around 19% in 2024), but the UAE surpassed this in the 2025 rankings.
• The GEM survey captures data from more than 100 countries through population and expert-level surveys.
• TEA rate is a key indicator of a country's entrepreneurial health and potential economic growth.

Additional Information (Why other options are incorrect):

• (A) United States – While it had a record TEA rate in recent years, it was lower than the UAE in 2025.
• (B) Brazil – TEA rate is relatively high in Latin America but did not top the global ranking.
• (D) India – Entrepreneurship is growing rapidly, but India's TEA rate is not the highest globally as per GEM 2025 data.