Kenya—Average Firm Age (years)
Category: Private SectorSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #119 of 140Updated June 2026
Latest Value
11 years
2018
YoY Change
-17.7%
2013 → 2018
Global Rank
#119
of 140 countries
Maximum
23 years
2007
Minimum
11 years
2018
CAGR
-6.4%
3 years
Last
11 years
Previous
14 years
Highest
23 years
Lowest
11 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Kenya's average firm age (years) was 11 years in 2018, ranking #119 out of 140 countries. This represents a -17.7% change from 2013. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 23 years (2007) and the lowest was 11 years (2018). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11 years | -17.7% |
| 2013 | 14 years | -41.0% |
| 2007 | 23 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.