A silicon carbide substrate includes a first main surface, a second main surface, a threading screw dislocation, and a blind scratch. The second main surface is located opposite to the first main surface. The threading screw dislocation extends to each of the first main surface and the second main surface. The blind scratch is exposed at the first main surface and extends linearly as viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first main surface. A value obtained by dividing an area density of the blind scratch by an area density of threading screw dislocation is smaller than 0.13.