China is ranked 31 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of China improved to 31 in 2019 from 46 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in China averaged 78.67 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 99.00 in 2012 and a record low of 31.00 in 2019. source: World Bank



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Ease of Doing Business in China
The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
31.00 46.00 99.00 31.00 2008 - 2019 Yearly