Gabon vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Closing a business, time
Closing a business, time over time
- Gabon
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 5 years against 3.36 years in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 1.64 years.
That makes Gabon's figure about 1.5 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Gabon has been ahead every year.
Gabon ranks 5th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 3rd of 46 countries.
Gabon has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 years | 3.37 years | 1.63 years | Gabon |
| 2010s | 5 years | 3.36 years | 1.64 years | Gabon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher closing a business, time, Gabon or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Gabon, at 5 years against 3.36 years in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2012.
- What is the difference in closing a business, time between Gabon and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 1.64 years, with Gabon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2012.
- How do Gabon and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for closing a business, time?
- Gabon ranks 5th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 3rd of 46 countries.
- 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/.