Estonia is ranked 18 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Estonia deteriorated to 18 in 2019 from 16 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Estonia averaged 18 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 24 in 2009 and a record low of 11 in 2015. 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. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Estonia.