Niger: Business freedom

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 Niger

Business freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 34
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1996 - 2024
 Average 45
 Min - Max 29 - 56
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 34 points, a decline from 35 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 62 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1996 to 2024 is 45 points. The minimum value, 29 points, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 56 points was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Niger - Business freedom - historical chart - 1996-2024




The Business Freedom index for Niger 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 Niger 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).

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 Property rights 38 2024 points
 Freedom from corruption 32 2024 points
 Fiscal freedom 41 2024 points
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 Labor freedom 54 2024 points
 Monetary freedom 72.30 2024 points
 Trade freedom 63 2024 points
 Investment freedom 55 2024 points
 Financial freedom 40 2024 points
 Economic freedom, overall index 52 2024 index points
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