Nigeria: ease of doing business index

In the ease of doing business, Nigeria ranked 131st out of 190 countries in 2019. Economies ranking from one to 20 have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. In Africa, the best country for doing business is Mauritius, which ranks among the first countries worldwide. In West Africa, Nigeria is the eighth country, with Ghana leading the ranking.

Ease of doing business in Nigeria from 2011 to 2019

Characteristic	Ranking position
2019	131
2018	146
2017	145
2016	169
2015	170
2014	170
2013	147
2012	138
2011	133

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2021

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Nigeria

Survey time period

2011 to 2019

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The source adds the following information: "The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operation stronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses."

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