Iraq—Average Firm Age (years)
Category: Private SectorSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #52 of 116Updated April 2026
Latest Value
20 years
2022
YoY Change
+4.9%
2011 → 2022
Global Rank
#52
of 116 countries
Maximum
20 years
2022
Minimum
19 years
2011
CAGR
+0.4%
2 years
Last
20 years
Previous
19 years
Highest
20 years
Lowest
19 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Iraq's average firm age (years) was 20 years in 2022, ranking #52 out of 116 countries. This represents a +4.9% change from 2011. Over the past 2 years, the highest recorded value was 20 years (2022) and the lowest was 19 years (2011). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20 years | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 19 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.