Mexico—Average Firm Age (years)
Category: Private SectorSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #60 of 116Updated April 2026
Latest Value
18 years
2023
YoY Change
-66.6%
2010 → 2023
Global Rank
#60
of 116 countries
Maximum
54 years
2010
Minimum
11 years
2006
CAGR
+2.8%
3 years
Last
18 years
Previous
54 years
Highest
54 years
Lowest
11 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Mexico's average firm age (years) was 18 years in 2023, ranking #60 out of 116 countries. This represents a -66.6% change from 2010. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 54 years (2010) and the lowest was 11 years (2006). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 years | -66.6% |
| 2010 | 54 years | +381.7% |
| 2006 | 11 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.