Resolving insolvency: Strength of insolvency framework index in Japan

Japan: Resolving insolvency: Strength of insolvency framework index was 13 0-16 in 2019. ▬ Flat

Latest (2019)
13 0-16
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
21st
of 190 countries
All-time high
13 0-16
in 2003
All-time low
13 0-16
in 2003
Years of data
17
2003–2019

Resolving insolvency: Strength of insolvency framework index in Japan, 2003–2019

0510152003201120192003: 13 0-162004: 13 0-162005: 13 0-162006: 13 0-162007: 13 0-162008: 13 0-162009: 13 0-162010: 13 0-162011: 13 0-162012: 13 0-162013: 13 0-162014: 13 0-162015: 13 0-162016: 13 0-162017: 13 0-162018: 13 0-162019: 13 0-16

Source: World Bank. Measured in 0-16.

Analysis

In 2019, resolving insolvency: strength of insolvency framework index in Japan stood at 13 0-16. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, resolving insolvency: strength of insolvency framework index in Japan peaked at 13 0-16 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 13 0-16, in 2003.

Japan ranks 21st of 190 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 13 0-16 13 0-16 13 0-16 7
2010s 13 0-16 13 0-16 13 0-16 10

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 21 Brazil 13 0-16 compare
  2. 21 Cambodia 13 0-16 compare
  3. 21 Estonia 13 0-16 compare
  4. 21 Romania 13 0-16 compare
  5. 21 Slovak Republic 13 0-16 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is resolving insolvency: strength of insolvency framework index in Japan?
Resolving insolvency: strength of insolvency framework index in Japan was 13 0-16 in 2019, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest resolving insolvency: strength of insolvency framework index recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 13 0-16 in 2003.
What is the lowest resolving insolvency: strength of insolvency framework index recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 13 0-16 in 2003.
How does Japan rank for resolving insolvency: strength of insolvency framework index?
Japan ranks 21st out of 190 countries with data for 2019.
Is resolving insolvency: strength of insolvency framework index rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Japan data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Resolving insolvency: Strength of insolvency framework index (0-16). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resolving insolvency: Strength of insolvency framework index (0-16)
Unit
0-16
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
190 places, 3,230 data points, 2003–2019
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The strength of insolvency framework index measures the legal framework applicable to judicial liquidation and reorganization proceedings and the extent to which best insolvency practices have been implemented in each economy covered by the Doing Business. This index ranges has four components, the commencement of proceedings index, management of debtor’s assets index, reorganization proceedings index and creditor participation index.