Iraq Time Required to Start a Business 2019: 26.50 days
Iraq's time required to start a business in 2019 is 26.50 days, unchanged from 2018. It ranks #38 of 189 countries.
Time required to start a business varies globally, highlighting efficiency in regulatory environments and economic growth potential.
Source (2019): Time required to start a business
Where Iraq ranks (2019)
#38 of 189
Time Required to Start a Business over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 26.5 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2018 | 26.5 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 26.5 days | 8 days | -23.19% | |
| 2016 | 34.5 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 34.5 days | +7 days | +25.45% | |
| 2014 | 27.5 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 27.5 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 27.5 days | 3 days | -9.84% | |
| 2011 | 30.5 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 30.5 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2009 | 30.5 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2008 | 30.5 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2007 | 30.5 days | +1 days | +3.39% | |
| 2006 | 29.5 days | 1 days | -3.28% | |
| 2005 | 30.5 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2004 | 30.5 days | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Iraq: Time Required to Start a Business. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/iraq/time-required-to-start-a-business
The figures on this page come from Time required to start a business | Doing Business project, World Bank via Our World in Data. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Iraq Time Required to Start a Business
What is Iraq's time required to start a business in 2019?▾
Iraq's time required to start a business is 26.50 days in 2019, according to Time required to start a business | Doing Business project, World Bank via Our World in Data.
Is Iraq's time required to start a business increasing or decreasing?▾
Iraq's time required to start a business was essentially unchanged from 2018 (26.50 days) to 2019 (26.50 days). Over the past decade (2009–2019) it fell by 13.1%.
How does Iraq rank for time required to start a business?▾
In 2019, Iraq has the 38th highest time required to start a business out of 189 countries with data.
What was Iraq's time required to start a business in 2004?▾
In 2004, Iraq's time required to start a business was 30.50 days. By 2019 it fell by 13.1%.
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