Niger—Average Firm Age (years)
Category: Private SectorSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #11 of 140Updated June 2026
Latest Value
14 years
2017
YoY Change
-64.8%
2009 → 2017
Global Rank
#11
of 140 countries
Maximum
40 years
2009
Minimum
11 years
2006
CAGR
+2.3%
3 years
Last
14 years
Previous
40 years
Highest
40 years
Lowest
11 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Niger's average firm age (years) was 14 years in 2017, ranking #11 out of 140 countries. This represents a -64.8% change from 2009. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 40 years (2009) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 14 years | -64.8% |
| 2009 | 40 years | +264.6% |
| 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.