Free Top 10 U.S. States by New Business Licenses Issued (2015-2025) Chart
The chart titled “Top 10 U.S. States by New Business Licenses Issued 2015–2025” highlights entrepreneurial growth across major U.S. states over a decade. California leads with approximately 950,000 new business licenses issued, underscoring its dominance in innovation and startup activity. Texas follows closely with about 940,000 licenses, reflecting rapid business expansion and population-driven demand. Florida and New York rank next, each recording around 700,000 new licenses, supported by strong tourism, finance, and service sectors. Illinois shows steady progress with about 500,000 registrations, while Georgia and Ohio follow with approximately 450,000 and 400,000. North Carolina, Nevada, and Pennsylvania round out the top ten, averaging between 350,000 and 380,000 licenses. Overall, the data demonstrates sustained entrepreneurial momentum nationwide, driven by favorable business environments, digital growth, and economic diversification from 2015 to 2025.
| Labels | 2015–2025 |
| California | 980 |
| Texas | 970 |
| Florida | 670 |
| New York | 660 |
| Illinois | 510 |
| Georgia | 470 |
| Ohio | 400 |
| North Carolina | 390 |
| Nevada | 360 |
| Pennsylvania | 350 |
