Germany—Average Firm Age (years)
Category: Private SectorSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #4 of 116Updated April 2026
Latest Value
122 years
2021
Global Rank
#4
of 116 countries
Germany's average firm age (years) was 122 years in 2021, ranking #4 out of 116 countries. Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 122 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.