China—Average Firm Age (years)
Category: Private SectorSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #102 of 116Updated April 2026
Latest Value
6 years
2024
YoY Change
-76.4%
2012 → 2024
Global Rank
#102
of 116 countries
Maximum
27 years
2012
Minimum
6 years
2024
CAGR
-11.3%
2 years
Last
6 years
Previous
27 years
Highest
27 years
Lowest
6 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
China's average firm age (years) was 6 years in 2024, ranking #102 out of 116 countries. This represents a -76.4% change from 2012. Over the past 2 years, the highest recorded value was 27 years (2012) and the lowest was 6 years (2024). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 years | -76.4% |
| 2012 | 27 years |
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About This Indicator
Definition
The average wait, in days, to obtain an operating license, from the day of the application to the day it was granted.
Methodology
Data compiled by Enterprise Surveys, World Bank (WB), uri: https://www.enterprisesurveys.org/en/data.