Time to Obtain an Operating License (days) by Country
As of 2024, South Korea leads globally in time to obtain an operating license (days) at 193.1, followed by Uruguay, Belgium, Peru. At the lower end, Central African Republic, Kiribati, Albania rank among the lowest. The global median is 18.1 (Trinidad and Tobago). This indicator falls under the "Private Sector" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 159 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Time to Obtain an Operating License (days) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South Korea | 193.1 | 2024 |
| 2 |  Uruguay | 167 | 2024 |
| 3 |  Belgium | 134.2 | 2025 |
| 4 |  Peru | 118.3 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Netherlands | 114.7 | 2025 |
| 6 |  Tunisia | 111.4 | 2024 |
| 7 |  Suriname | 98.9 | 2025 |
| 8 |  Chile | 84.7 | 2025 |
| 9 |  Benin | 77.8 | 2024 |
| 10 |  Guatemala | 73.9 | 2025 |
| 11 |  Paraguay | 71.1 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Niger | 70 | 2025 |
| 13 |  Czechia | 68.7 | 2025 |
| 14 |  Spain | 65.8 | 2024 |
| 15 |  Greece | 64.3 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Norway | 61.5 | 2025 |
| 17 |  France | 58.4 | 2025 |
| 18 |  Slovakia | 57.9 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Dominican Republic | 56.1 | 2025 |
| 20 |  Denmark | 54.6 | 2025 |
| 21 |  Mongolia | 52 | 2025 |
| 22 |  Portugal | 50.5 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Gabon | 49.8 | 2025 |
| 24 |  Switzerland | 46.7 | 2025 |
| 25 |  Sweden | 45.8 | 2024 |
| 26 |  Iceland | 43.2 | 2024 |
| 27 |  New Zealand | 43.1 | 2023 |
| 28 |  Austria | 39.7 | 2025 |
| 29 |  Colombia | 39.3 | 2023 |
| 30 |  Romania | 38.3 | 2023 |
| 31 |  Brunei | 38.2 | 2025 |
| 32 |  United Kingdom | 37.2 | 2024 |
| 33 |  Mauritius | 37.2 | 2023 |
| 34 |  Israel | 34.5 | 2024 |
| 35 |  Samoa | 33.7 | 2023 |
| 36 |  Hungary | 32.5 | 2023 |
| 37 |  Finland | 32.1 | 2025 |
| 38 |  Croatia | 31.8 | 2023 |
| 39 |  Malta | 31.5 | 2024 |
| 40 |  North Macedonia | 30.9 | 2023 |
| 41 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 30.9 | 2023 |
| 42 |  Brazil | 30.9 | 2025 |
| 43 |  Fiji | 30.7 | 2025 |
| 44 |  Kyrgyzstan | 30.6 | 2023 |
| 45 |  Cambodia | 30.2 | 2023 |
| 46 |  St. Lucia | 30.2 | 2025 |
| 47 |  Angola | 29.1 | 2024 |
| 48 |  Rwanda | 28.5 | 2023 |
| 49 |  Bangladesh | 28.4 | 2022 |
| 50 |  Cyprus | 28.4 | 2024 |
| 51 |  Panama | 28.3 | 2025 |
| 52 |  Costa Rica | 26.8 | 2023 |
| 53 |  Japan | 26.5 | 2025 |
| 54 |  Ecuador | 26.3 | 2024 |
| 55 |  Burkina Faso | 24.7 | 2024 |
| 56 |  Maldives | 24.7 | 2025 |
| 57 |  Turkmenistan | 24.1 | 2024 |
| 58 |  Germany | 24 | 2025 |
| 59 |  Ireland | 23.7 | 2024 |
| 60 |  Latvia | 23.6 | 2024 |
| 61 |  Slovenia | 23.3 | 2024 |
| 62 |  Sri Lanka | 23 | 2025 |
| 63 |  Timor-Leste | 22.9 | 2021 |
| 64 |  Australia | 22.6 | 2025 |
| 65 |  Liberia | 22.1 | 2025 |
| 66 |  Türkiye | 22 | 2024 |
| 67 |  Namibia | 21.4 | 2024 |
| 68 |  Papua New Guinea | 21.3 | 2024 |
| 69 |  Qatar | 21.1 | 2025 |
| 70 |  Bahrain | 20.8 | 2024 |
| 71 |  Italy | 20.8 | 2024 |
| 72 |  Mozambique | 20.6 | 2025 |
| 73 |  Iraq | 20.3 | 2022 |
| 74 |  Laos | 20 | 2024 |
| 75 |  Armenia | 19.4 | 2024 |
| 76 |  DR Congo | 18.5 | 2024 |
| 77 |  Nigeria | 18.3 | 2025 |
| 78 |  Sao Tome and Principe | 18.3 | 2025 |
| 79 |  Burundi | 18.1 | 2025 |
| 80 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 18.1 | 2025 |
| 81 |  El Salvador | 18 | 2023 |
| 82 |  Mexico | 18 | 2023 |
| 83 |  Sierra Leone | 17.9 | 2023 |
| 84 |  Ghana | 17.3 | 2023 |
| 85 |  Singapore | 17.2 | 2023 |
| 86 |  Kazakhstan | 17.1 | 2024 |
| 87 |  Belize | 16.9 | 2025 |
| 88 |  Equatorial Guinea | 16.8 | 2024 |
| 89 |  Thailand | 16.7 | 2025 |
| 90 |  Vanuatu | 16.4 | 2023 |
| 91 |  Antigua and Barbuda | 16.4 | 2025 |
| 92 |  Malawi | 16.1 | 2025 |
| 93 |  The Gambia | 16 | 2023 |
| 94 |  Bulgaria | 15.9 | 2023 |
| 95 |  United States | 15.7 | 2024 |
| 96 |  Cabo Verde | 15.6 | 2024 |
| 97 |  Lesotho | 15 | 2023 |
| 98 |  Zambia | 14.6 | 2025 |
| 99 |  Tajikistan | 13.9 | 2024 |
| 100 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 13.9 | 2023 |
| 101 |  Bolivia | 13.5 | 2025 |
| 102 |  Jamaica | 13.4 | 2024 |
| 103 |  Montenegro | 13.4 | 2023 |
| 104 |  Egypt | 13.3 | 2025 |
| 105 |  Malaysia | 13.3 | 2024 |
| 106 |  Guinea-Bissau | 13.2 | 2025 |
| 107 |  Vietnam | 13.2 | 2023 |
| 108 |  Cameroon | 13 | 2024 |
| 109 |  Morocco | 12.8 | 2023 |
| 110 |  Seychelles | 12.4 | 2023 |
| 111 |  Madagascar | 12 | 2022 |
| 112 |  Azerbaijan | 12 | 2024 |
| 113 |  Comoros | 11.9 | 2025 |
| 114 |  Tanzania | 11.8 | 2023 |
| 115 |  India | 11.4 | 2025 |
| 116 |  Kosovo | 11.1 | 2025 |
| 117 |  Moldova | 10.7 | 2024 |
| 118 |  Philippines | 9.9 | 2023 |
| 119 |  Solomon Islands | 9.9 | 2025 |
| 120 |  Serbia | 9.7 | 2024 |
| 121 |  Canada | 9.7 | 2024 |
| 122 |  Barbados | 9.6 | 2023 |
| 123 |  Afghanistan | 9.4 | 2025 |
| 124 |  West Bank and Gaza | 9 | 2023 |
| 125 |  Estonia | 8.8 | 2023 |
| 126 |  Togo | 8.5 | 2023 |
| 127 |  Lithuania | 8.3 | 2025 |
| 128 |  Kuwait | 8 | 2025 |
| 129 |  Botswana | 7.9 | 2023 |
| 130 |  Tonga | 7.4 | 2024 |
| 131 |  Georgia | 7.2 | 2023 |
| 132 |  Guinea | 7.1 | 2025 |
| 133 |  Uganda | 7.1 | 2025 |
| 134 |  Ethiopia | 6.9 | 2025 |
| 135 |  Kenya | 6.6 | 2025 |
| 136 |  Mauritania | 6.6 | 2025 |
| 137 |  St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 6.6 | 2025 |
| 138 |  Uzbekistan | 6.5 | 2024 |
| 139 |  China | 6.5 | 2024 |
| 140 |  Saudi Arabia | 6.3 | 2025 |
| 141 |  Zimbabwe | 6 | 2025 |
| 142 |  South Sudan | 5.5 | 2024 |
| 143 |  Republic of the Congo | 5.5 | 2024 |
| 144 |  Bhutan | 5.3 | 2024 |
| 145 |  Senegal | 5.1 | 2024 |
| 146 |  Somalia | 5 | 2025 |
| 147 |  Indonesia | 4.6 | 2023 |
| 148 |  Grenada | 4.5 | 2025 |
| 149 |  Djibouti | 4.5 | 2025 |
| 150 |  Pakistan | 4.5 | 2022 |
| 151 |  Mali | 4.1 | 2024 |
| 152 |  Hong Kong | 3.4 | 2023 |
| 153 |  Eswatini | 3.1 | 2024 |
| 154 |  Poland | 2.9 | 2025 |
| 155 |  Nepal | 2.8 | 2023 |
| 156 |  Jordan | 2.8 | 2024 |
| 157 |  Albania | 2.8 | 2025 |
| 158 |  Kiribati | 2.7 | 2025 |
| 159 |  Central African Republic | 2.1 | 2023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest time to obtain an operating license (days) in 2024?
South Korea ranks #1 with time to obtain an operating license (days) of 193.1 as of 2024, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest time to obtain an operating license (days)?
Central African Republic ranks last (#159) with 2.1 as of 2024.
What is the global median for time to obtain an operating license (days)?
The median value is 18.1 (Trinidad and Tobago, ranked #80 out of 159 countries).
How many countries report data for time to obtain an operating license (days)?
159 countries have available data for time to obtain an operating license (days). Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does time to obtain an operating license (days) belong to?
Time to Obtain an Operating License (days) is classified under the "Private Sector" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.