Gambia: Cost of starting a business

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 Gambia

Cost of starting a business, % of income per capita

 Latest value 49.50
 Year 2019
 Measure percent of per capita GNI
 Data availability 2005 - 2019
 Average 186.23
 Min - Max 49.50 - 317.10
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2019 is 49.5 percent of per capita GNI, a decline from 120.9 percent of per capita GNI in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 19.87 percent of per capita GNI, based on data from 185 countries. Historically, the average for the Gambia from 2005 to 2019 is 186.23 percent of per capita GNI. The minimum value, 49.5 percent of per capita GNI, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 317.1 percent of per capita GNI was recorded in 2005. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Gambia - Cost of starting a business - historical chart - 2005-2019




Definition: The indicator includes all official fees and fees for legal or professional services if such services are required by law. The company law, the commercial code, and specific regulations and fee schedules are used as sources for calculating costs. The indicator excludes bribes.

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