Mauritius—Average Firm Age (years)
Category: Private SectorSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #23 of 116Updated April 2026
Latest Value
37 years
2023
YoY Change
+94.7%
2009 → 2023
Global Rank
#23
of 116 countries
Maximum
37 years
2023
Minimum
19 years
2009
CAGR
+4.9%
2 years
Last
37 years
Previous
19 years
Highest
37 years
Lowest
19 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Mauritius's average firm age (years) was 37 years in 2023, ranking #23 out of 116 countries. This represents a +94.7% change from 2009. Over the past 2 years, the highest recorded value was 37 years (2023) and the lowest was 19 years (2009). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 years | +94.7% |
| 2009 | 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.