South Africa vs Uganda: Closing a business, time
Closing a business, time over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 2.2 years against 2 years in South Africa, a difference of 0.2 years.
That makes Uganda's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Uganda has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 34th and Uganda ranks 32nd of 46 countries.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2 years | 2.2 years | 0.2 years | Uganda |
| 2010s | 2 years | 2.2 years | 0.2 years | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher closing a business, time, South Africa or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 2.2 years against 2 years in South Africa as of 2012.
- What is the difference in closing a business, time between South Africa and Uganda?
- 0.2 years, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2012.
- How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for closing a business, time?
- South Africa ranks 34th and Uganda ranks 32nd 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/.