Jamaica—Average Firm Age (years)
Category: Private SectorSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #75 of 116Updated April 2026
Latest Value
13 years
2024
YoY Change
+44.2%
2010 → 2024
Global Rank
#75
of 116 countries
Maximum
13 years
2024
Minimum
9 years
2010
CAGR
+2.7%
2 years
Last
13 years
Previous
9 years
Highest
13 years
Lowest
9 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Jamaica's average firm age (years) was 13 years in 2024, ranking #75 out of 116 countries. This represents a +44.2% change from 2010. Over the past 2 years, the highest recorded value was 13 years (2024) and the lowest was 9 years (2010). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 years | +44.2% |
| 2010 | 9 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.