The Doing Business project provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement across 190 economies. Economies are ranked on their ease of doing business, from 1–190. The rankings are determined by sorting the aggregate scores (formerly called distance to frontier) on 10 topics, each consisting of several indicators, giving equal weight to each topic. More details: http://www.doingbusiness.org.

NOTE: Doing Business has been discontinued as of 9/16/2021. Click here for more information.

France is ranked 32 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of France remained unchanged at 32 in 2019 from 32 in 2018. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Ease of Doing Business in France - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Researchers claim that the Ease of Doing Business (EDBI) is an index that represents only one facet of the conditions of the business environment because the data is collected from companies of a certain size and city. When considering the problem of the representativeness of the EDBI, researchers assume that all the variables in the index vary according to the size of the company or city. In fact, many EDBI variables vary according to the size of the company or city e.g. variables related to public bureaucracy and which are measured by the time and the number of procedures required to do business (World Bank 2018). However, another part of the EDBI variables fits into the classic definition of Transaction Costs. That is, non-operating costs present in all transactions and which resemble transport fees or taxes. Among the EDBI variables, seventeen variables fit this definition because they are precisely taxes and fees regulated by governments that affect companies across the economy (World Bank 2018). This data set is used to create a new index to better represent the conditions of the countries' business environment. The data from twenty countries of Latin America (LA) are retrieved from the World DataBank database (World Bank 2020), which excludes Cuba due to the unavailability of the data.

The selected variables were weighted according to the opinion of ten experts. The evaluation data of these specialists, as well as the calculations used to find the weights are also available.

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. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Kazakhstan.

Latvia LV: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data was reported at 19.000 NA in 2017. Latvia LV: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data is updated yearly, averaging 19.000 NA from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. Latvia LV: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Latvia – Table LV.World Bank.WDI: Business Environment. Ease of doing business ranks economies from 1 to 190, with first place being the best. A high ranking (a low numerical rank) means that the regulatory environment is conducive to business operation. The index averages the country's percentile rankings on 10 topics covered in the World Bank's Doing Business. The ranking on each topic is the simple average of the percentile rankings on its component indicators.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; ; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year. Data before 2013 are not comparable with data from 2013 onward due to methodological changes.

Greece GR: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data was reported at 67.000 NA in 2017. Greece GR: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data is updated yearly, averaging 67.000 NA from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. Greece GR: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greece – Table GR.World Bank.WDI: Business Environment. Ease of doing business ranks economies from 1 to 190, with first place being the best. A high ranking (a low numerical rank) means that the regulatory environment is conducive to business operation. The index averages the country's percentile rankings on 10 topics covered in the World Bank's Doing Business. The ranking on each topic is the simple average of the percentile rankings on its component indicators.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; ; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year. Data before 2013 are not comparable with data from 2013 onward due to methodological changes.

Belgium is ranked 46 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Belgium deteriorated to 46 in 2019 from 45 in 2018. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Belgium.

The World Development Indicators (WDI) database, published by the World Bank, is a comprehensive collection of global development data, providing key economic, social, and environmental statistics. It includes almost 1,500 indicators covering more than 200 countries and territories, with data spanning several decades.

WDI serves as a vital resource for policymakers, researchers, businesses, and analysts seeking to understand global trends and make data-driven decisions. The database covers a wide range of topics, including economic growth, education, health, poverty, trade, energy, infrastructure, governance, and environmental sustainability.

The indicators are sourced from reputable national and international agencies, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and comparable data. Users can access the database through interactive online tools, API services, and downloadable datasets, facilitating detailed analysis and visualization.

WDI is also used for tracking progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other global development initiatives. By providing accessible and reliable statistics, it helps to inform policy discussions and strategies globally.

Whether for academic research, policy planning, or economic analysis, the World Development Indicators database is an essential tool for understanding and addressing global development challenges.

Business Ready (B-READY) is a new data collection and analysis project of the World Bank Group to assess the business and investment climate worldwide, accompanied by an annual corporate flagship report. It is a key instrument of the World Bank Group's new strategy to facilitate private investment, generate employment, and improve productivity to help economies accelerate development in inclusive and sustainable ways. It replaces and improves upon the World Bank Group's earlier Doing Business project. It reflects a more balanced and transparent approach toward evaluating an economy's business and investment climate, building on recommendations from hundreds of experts from within and outside the World Bank Group, including from governments, the private sector, and civil society organizations. B-READY will provide a quantitative assessment of the business environment with an annual frequency and worldwide coverage. The project aims to balance de jure and de facto measures, ensuring that the data produced are both comparable across economies and representative within each economy.

Japan JP: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data was reported at 34.000 NA in 2017. Japan JP: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data is updated yearly, averaging 34.000 NA from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. Japan JP: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Business Environment. Ease of doing business ranks economies from 1 to 190, with first place being the best. A high ranking (a low numerical rank) means that the regulatory environment is conducive to business operation. The index averages the country's percentile rankings on 10 topics covered in the World Bank's Doing Business. The ranking on each topic is the simple average of the percentile rankings on its component indicators.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; ; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year. Data before 2013 are not comparable with data from 2013 onward due to methodological changes.

Ukraine UA: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data was reported at 76.000 NA in 2017. Ukraine UA: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data is updated yearly, averaging 76.000 NA from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. Ukraine UA: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ukraine – Table UA.World Bank.WDI: Business Environment. Ease of doing business ranks economies from 1 to 190, with first place being the best. A high ranking (a low numerical rank) means that the regulatory environment is conducive to business operation. The index averages the country's percentile rankings on 10 topics covered in the World Bank's Doing Business. The ranking on each topic is the simple average of the percentile rankings on its component indicators.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; ; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year. Data before 2013 are not comparable with data from 2013 onward due to methodological changes.

Madagascar MG: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data was reported at 162.000 NA in 2017. Madagascar MG: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data is updated yearly, averaging 162.000 NA from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. Madagascar MG: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Madagascar – Table MG.World Bank.WDI: Business Environment. Ease of doing business ranks economies from 1 to 190, with first place being the best. A high ranking (a low numerical rank) means that the regulatory environment is conducive to business operation. The index averages the country's percentile rankings on 10 topics covered in the World Bank's Doing Business. The ranking on each topic is the simple average of the percentile rankings on its component indicators.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; ; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year. Data before 2013 are not comparable with data from 2013 onward due to methodological changes.

Oman OM: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data was reported at 71.000 NA in 2017. Oman OM: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data is updated yearly, averaging 71.000 NA from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. Oman OM: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Oman – Table OM.World Bank.WDI: Business Environment. Ease of doing business ranks economies from 1 to 190, with first place being the best. A high ranking (a low numerical rank) means that the regulatory environment is conducive to business operation. The index averages the country's percentile rankings on 10 topics covered in the World Bank's Doing Business. The ranking on each topic is the simple average of the percentile rankings on its component indicators.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; ; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year. Data before 2013 are not comparable with data from 2013 onward due to methodological changes.

Germany is ranked 22 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Germany improved to 22 in 2019 from 24 in 2018. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Ease of Doing Business in Germany - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Zimbabwe ZW: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data was reported at 159.000 NA in 2017. Zimbabwe ZW: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data is updated yearly, averaging 159.000 NA from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. Zimbabwe ZW: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Zimbabwe – Table ZW.World Bank.WDI: Business Environment. Ease of doing business ranks economies from 1 to 190, with first place being the best. A high ranking (a low numerical rank) means that the regulatory environment is conducive to business operation. The index averages the country's percentile rankings on 10 topics covered in the World Bank's Doing Business. The ranking on each topic is the simple average of the percentile rankings on its component indicators.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; ; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year. Data before 2013 are not comparable with data from 2013 onward due to methodological changes.

Vietnam VN: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data was reported at 68.000 NA in 2017. Vietnam VN: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data is updated yearly, averaging 68.000 NA from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. Vietnam VN: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.World Bank.WDI: Business Environment. Ease of doing business ranks economies from 1 to 190, with first place being the best. A high ranking (a low numerical rank) means that the regulatory environment is conducive to business operation. The index averages the country's percentile rankings on 10 topics covered in the World Bank's Doing Business. The ranking on each topic is the simple average of the percentile rankings on its component indicators.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; ; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year. Data before 2013 are not comparable with data from 2013 onward due to methodological changes.

Sierra Leone SL: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data was reported at 160.000 NA in 2017. Sierra Leone SL: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data is updated yearly, averaging 160.000 NA from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. Sierra Leone SL: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sierra Leone – Table SL.World Bank: Business Environment. Ease of doing business ranks economies from 1 to 190, with first place being the best. A high ranking (a low numerical rank) means that the regulatory environment is conducive to business operation. The index averages the country's percentile rankings on 10 topics covered in the World Bank's Doing Business. The ranking on each topic is the simple average of the percentile rankings on its component indicators.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; ; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year. Data before 2013 are not comparable with data from 2013 onward due to methodological changes.

Colombia is ranked 67 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Colombia deteriorated to 67 in 2019 from 65 in 2018. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Colombia.

Malawi MW: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data was reported at 110.000 NA in 2017. Malawi MW: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data is updated yearly, averaging 110.000 NA from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. Malawi MW: Ease of Doing Business Index: 1=Most Business-friendly Regulations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.World Bank.WDI: Business Environment. Ease of doing business ranks economies from 1 to 190, with first place being the best. A high ranking (a low numerical rank) means that the regulatory environment is conducive to business operation. The index averages the country's percentile rankings on 10 topics covered in the World Bank's Doing Business. The ranking on each topic is the simple average of the percentile rankings on its component indicators.; ; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; ; Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year. Data before 2013 are not comparable with data from 2013 onward due to methodological changes.

Switzerland is ranked 36 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Switzerland improved to 36 in 2019 from 38 in 2018. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Switzerland.