Africa vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Closing a business, time
Closing a business, time over time
- Africa
- Democratic Republic of Congo
How they compare
Democratic Republic of Congo currently reports 5.2 years against 3.32 years in Africa, a difference of 1.88 years.
That makes Democratic Republic of Congo's figure about 1.6 times Africa's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Democratic Republic of Congo has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 5th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 4th of 6 groups.
Democratic Republic of Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | Democratic Republic of Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.32 years | 5.2 years | 1.88 years | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2010s | 3.32 years | 5.2 years | 1.88 years | Democratic Republic of Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher closing a business, time, Africa or Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Democratic Republic of Congo, at 5.2 years against 3.32 years in Africa as of 2012.
- What is the difference in closing a business, time between Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 1.88 years, with Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2012.
- How do Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for closing a business, time?
- Africa ranks 5th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 4th of 6 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/), published as Closing a business, time (years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Time is recorded in calendar years. Information is collected on the sequence of procedures and on whether any procedures can be carried out simultaneously. Potential delay tactics by the parties, such as the filing of dilatory appeals or requests for extension, are taken into consideration. For more information, visit http://www.doingbusiness.org/MethodologySurveys/.