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Albania Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

0.10 −0.08 (-44.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #91 Global Peak 0.28 (2011) Source World Bank WGI

Albania Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Albania's regulatory quality stood at 0.10 in 2025, a decline of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.10 by 2025. Albania ranked 91st globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.07 - -
2025* trend 0.10 - -
2025 0.10 −0.08 #91
2023 0.17 +0.01 #83
2022 0.16 −0.02 #85
2021 0.18 −0.05 #82
2020 0.22 −0.05 #82
2019 0.27 +0.02 #75
2018 0.26 +0.04 #73
2017 0.22 +0.03 #75
2016 0.19 +0.01 #77
2015 0.17 −0.10 #80
2014 0.28 +0.02 #72
2013 0.25 +0.01 #76
2012 0.24 −0.04 #81
2011 0.28 +0.05 #77
2010 0.23 −0.01 #82
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 33.2% Rate 32.7% Gap -0.5pp Reserves YoY +5.9%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albania's regulatory quality?

Albania's regulatory quality was 0.10 in 2025. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 44.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Albania?

Albania's regulatory quality peaked at 0.28 in 2011.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Albania?

The lowest regulatory quality in Albania was -0.49 in 2003.

How does Albania rank in regulatory quality?

Albania ranks 91st 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 Albania in 2025?

Albania's regulatory quality is projected to reach 0.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Albania in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Albania in 2025 was 0.10. This ranks 91st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_albania_regulatory-quality, title = {Albania Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }