Libya: Cost of starting a business

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 Libya

Cost of starting a business, % of income per capita

 Latest value 24.60
 Year 2019
 Measure percent of per capita GNI
 Data availability 2012 - 2019
 Average 25.84
 Min - Max 19.10 - 31.70
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2019 is 24.6 percent of per capita GNI, an increase from 23 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 Libya from 2012 to 2019 is 25.84 percent of per capita GNI. The minimum value, 19.1 percent of per capita GNI, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 31.7 percent of per capita GNI was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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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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 Rule of law -1.80 2022 points
 Government effectiveness -1.75 2022 points
 Control of corruption -1.53 2022 points
 Regulatory quality -2.09 2022 points
 Voice and accountability -1.39 2022 points
 Political stability -2.20 2022 points
 Corruption perceptions - Transparency International 18 2023 points
 Political rights 7 2024 points
 Civil liberties 6 2024 points
 Cost of starting a business 24.60 2019 percent of per capita GNI
 Shadow economy 38.27 2015 percent
 Informal economy, MIMIC method 36.20 2020 percent
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