Ethiopia—Average Firm Age (years)
Category: Private SectorSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #118 of 140Updated June 2026
Latest Value
5 years
2015
YoY Change
-59.8%
2011 → 2015
Global Rank
#118
of 140 countries
Maximum
14 years
2011
Minimum
5 years
2015
CAGR
-7.8%
3 years
Last
5 years
Previous
14 years
Highest
14 years
Lowest
5 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Ethiopia's average firm age (years) was 5 years in 2015, ranking #118 out of 140 countries. This represents a -59.8% change from 2011. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 14 years (2011) and the lowest was 5 years (2015). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 years | -59.8% |
| 2011 | 14 years | +19.8% |
| 2006 | 11 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.