Micronesia: Business freedom

The latest value from 2025 is 55 points, an increase from 53 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 63 points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for Micronesia from 2009 to 2025 is 56 points. The minimum value, 51 points, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 60 points was recorded in 2009. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Business Freedom index for Micronesia from The Heritage Foundation measures the ability to start, operate, and close a business. It reflects the overall burden of regulations and the efficiency of the government of Micronesia in the regulatory process.

Definition: The Business freedom index is based on 10 indicators, using data from the World Bank’s Doing Business study: Starting a business-procedures (number), time (days), cost (% of income per capita), and minimum capital (% of income per capita); Obtaining a license—procedures (number), time (days), and cost (% of income per capita); Closing a business—time (years), cost (% of estate), and recovery rate (cents on the dollar).