
Equatorial Guinea: Regulatory quality
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| Equatorial Guinea |
Regulatory quality index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | -1.40 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1996 - 2024 |
| Average | -1.53 |
| Min - Max | -1.72 - -1.28 |
| Source | The World Bank |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2024 is -1.4 points, a decline from -1.28 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is -0.02 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Equatorial Guinea from 1996 to 2024 is -1.53 points. The minimum value, -1.72 points, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of -1.28 points was recorded in 2022.
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| Recent values | Equatorial Guinea: Regulatory quality |
|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.40 |
| 2023 | -1.28 |
| 2022 | -1.28 |
| 2021 | -1.50 |
| 2020 | -1.50 |
| 2019 | -1.44 |
| 2018 | -1.50 |
| 2017 | -1.40 |
Definition: The index of Regulatory Quality captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law | -1.54 | 2024 | points |
| Government effectiveness | -1.18 | 2024 | points |
| Control of corruption | -1.47 | 2024 | points |
| Regulatory quality | -1.40 | 2024 | points |
| Voice and accountability | -1.73 | 2024 | points |
| Political stability | -0.14 | 2024 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 15 | 2025 | points |
| Political rights | 7 | 2025 | points |
| Civil liberties | 7 | 2025 | points |
| Informal economy, MIMIC method | 34.50 | 2020 | percent |
| Informal economy, DGE method | 24.80 | 2020 | percent |