St Kitts and Nevis is ranked 139 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of St Kitts and Nevis improved to 139 in 2019 from 140 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in St Kitts and Nevis averaged 109.92 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 140 in 2018 and a record low of 70 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in St Kitts and Nevis.

Senegal is ranked 123 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Senegal improved to 123 in 2019 from 141 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Senegal averaged 152.25 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 178 in 2013 and a record low of 123 in 2019. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Senegal.

Marshall Islands is ranked 153 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Marshall Islands deteriorated to 153 in 2019 from 150 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Marshall Islands averaged 124.33 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 153 in 2019 and a record low of 93 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Marshall Islands.

Vietnam is ranked 70 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Vietnam deteriorated to 70 in 2019 from 69 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Vietnam averaged 86.83 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 99 in 2013 and a record low of 68 in 2017. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Vietnam.

Dominican Republic is ranked 115 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Dominican Republic deteriorated to 115 in 2019 from 102 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Dominican Republic averaged 103.50 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 117 in 2013 and a record low of 86 in 2009. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Dominican Republic.

Austria is ranked 27 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Austria deteriorated to 27 in 2019 from 26 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Austria averaged 25.33 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 32 in 2011 and a record low of 18 in 2015. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Austria.

Guinea is ranked 156 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Guinea deteriorated to 156 in 2019 from 152 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Guinea averaged 167.67 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 179 in 2010 and a record low of 152 in 2018. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Guinea.

Venezuela is ranked 188 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Venezuela remained unchanged at 188 in 2019 from 188 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Venezuela averaged 182.33 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 188 in 2017 and a record low of 175 in 2010. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Venezuela.

Niger is ranked 132 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Niger improved to 132 in 2019 from 143 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Niger averaged 161.17 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 176 in 2013 and a record low of 132 in 2019. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Niger.

Armenia is ranked 47 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Armenia deteriorated to 47 in 2019 from 41 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Armenia averaged 46 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 61 in 2010 and a record low of 38 in 2014. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Armenia.

San Marino is ranked 92 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of San Marino deteriorated to 92 in 2019 from 88 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in San Marino averaged 85.80 from 2015 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 93 in 2017 and a record low of 77 in 2015. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses.

Kazakhstan is ranked 25 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Kazakhstan improved to 25 in 2019 from 28 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Kazakhstan averaged 46.92 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 64 in 2008 and a record low of 25 in 2019. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Kazakhstan.

Jamaica is ranked 71 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Jamaica improved to 71 in 2019 from 75 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Jamaica averaged 76.58 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 94 in 2013 and a record low of 65 in 2015. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Jamaica.

Mauritania is ranked 152 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Mauritania deteriorated to 152 in 2019 from 148 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Mauritania averaged 161.92 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 176 in 2014 and a record low of 148 in 2018. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Mauritania.

Malta is ranked 88 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Malta deteriorated to 88 in 2019 from 84 in 2018. Ease Of Doing Business in Malta averaged 81.83 from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 88 in 2019 and a record low of 76 in 2014. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page provides - Malta Ease Of Doing Business- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Dominica is ranked 111 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Dominica deteriorated to 111 in 2019 from 103 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Dominica averaged 85.92 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 111 in 2019 and a record low of 64 in 2010. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Dominica.

Saudi Arabia is ranked 62 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Saudi Arabia improved to 62 in 2019 from 92 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Saudi Arabia averaged 51.50 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 96 in 2015 and a record low of 10 in 2010. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Saudi Arabia.

St Lucia is ranked 93 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of St Lucia remained unchanged at 93 in 2019 from 93 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in St Lucia averaged 67.25 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 93 in 2018 and a record low of 34 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in St Lucia.

Uzbekistan is ranked 69 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Uzbekistan improved to 69 in 2019 from 76 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Uzbekistan averaged 118.17 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 166 in 2011 and a record low of 69 in 2019. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Uzbekistan.

Vanuatu is ranked 107 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Vanuatu deteriorated to 107 in 2019 from 94 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Vanuatu averaged 81.42 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 107 in 2019 and a record low of 57 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Vanuatu.

Ecuador is ranked 129 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Ecuador deteriorated to 129 in 2019 from 123 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Ecuador averaged 126.08 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 138 in 2009 and a record low of 114 in 2014. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Ecuador.

West Bank and Gaza is ranked 117 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of West Bank and Gaza deteriorated to 117 in 2019 from 116 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in West Bank and Gaza averaged 130.83 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 145 in 2012 and a record low of 114 in 2017. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in West Bank and Gaza.

Guatemala is ranked 96 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Guatemala improved to 96 in 2019 from 98 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Guatemala averaged 94.50 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 117 in 2008 and a record low of 79 in 2013. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Guatemala.

Nicaragua is ranked 142 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Nicaragua deteriorated to 142 in 2019 from 132 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Nicaragua averaged 124.67 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 142 in 2019 and a record low of 113 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Nicaragua.

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