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Afghanistan Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-1.35 −0.08 (-6.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #183 Global Peak -1.02 (2015) Source World Bank WGI

Afghanistan Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Afghanistan's regulatory quality stood at -1.35 in 2025, a decline of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.35 by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 183rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.36 - -
2025* trend -1.35 - -
2025 -1.35 −0.08 #183
2023 -1.27 +0.01 #184
2022 -1.27 +0.04 #185
2021 -1.31 +0.08 #187
2020 -1.39 −0.28 #187
2019 -1.11 +0.02 #182
2018 -1.14 +0.22 #182
2017 -1.36 −0.02 #189
2016 -1.34 −0.32 #189
2015 -1.02 +0.11 #176
2014 -1.12 +0.07 #179
2013 -1.19 −0.00 #180
2012 -1.19 +0.34 #180
2011 -1.54 −0.02 #192
2010 -1.52 +0.15 #189
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.7% GDP growth -6.2% Unemployment 14.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afghanistan's regulatory quality?

Afghanistan's regulatory quality was -1.35 in 2025. Ranked 183rd globally. This represents a 6.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan's regulatory quality peaked at -1.02 in 2015.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Afghanistan?

The lowest regulatory quality in Afghanistan was -2.09 in 1996.

How does Afghanistan rank in regulatory quality?

Afghanistan ranks 183rd globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for regulatory quality?

The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.

What is the projected regulatory quality of Afghanistan in 2025?

Afghanistan's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.35 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Afghanistan in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Afghanistan in 2025 was -1.35. This ranks 183rd in the world.

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