Zambia: Cost of starting a business

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 Zambia

Cost of starting a business, % of income per capita

 Latest value 34.00
 Year 2019
 Measure percent of per capita GNI
 Data availability 2003 - 2019
 Average 31.22
 Min - Max 26.90 - 34.70
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2019 is 34 percent of per capita GNI, an increase from 32.8 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 Zambia from 2003 to 2019 is 31.22 percent of per capita GNI. The minimum value, 26.9 percent of per capita GNI, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 34.7 percent of per capita GNI was recorded in 2016. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Zambia - Cost of starting a business - historical chart - 2003-2019




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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