Pakistan—Average Firm Age (years)
Category: Private SectorSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #109 of 116Updated April 2026
Latest Value
4 years
2022
YoY Change
-57.0%
2013 → 2022
Global Rank
#109
of 116 countries
Maximum
10 years
2013
Minimum
4 years
2022
CAGR
-5.3%
3 years
Last
4 years
Previous
10 years
Highest
10 years
Lowest
4 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Pakistan's average firm age (years) was 4 years in 2022, ranking #109 out of 116 countries. This represents a -57.0% change from 2013. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 10 years (2013) and the lowest was 4 years (2022). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 years | -57.0% |
| 2013 | 10 years | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 10 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.