Vanuatu: Regulatory quality

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 Vanuatu

Regulatory quality index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong)

 Latest value -0.32
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 2004 - 2024
 Average -0.42
 Min - Max -0.63 - -0.15
 Source The World Bank
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The latest value from 2024 is -0.32 points, an increase from -0.41 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is -0.02 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Vanuatu from 2004 to 2024 is -0.42 points. The minimum value, -0.63 points, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of -0.15 points was recorded in 2004. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Vanuatu: Regulatory quality
 2024 -0.32
 2023 -0.41
 2022 -0.42
 2021 -0.43
 2020 -0.42
 2019 -0.37
 2018 -0.45
 2017 -0.35




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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