Albania Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Albania's regulatory quality was 0.10 in 2025, ranked 91st globally. This represents a 44.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Albania's regulatory quality has fluctuated significantly over the 26-year coverage period, with the latest value standing at 0.10, ranking 91st globally. The country experienced its all-time peak in 2011 with a value of 0.28, but also hit an all-time trough of -0.49 in 2003. In comparison to its peers, Albania's regulatory quality is lower than that of the Philippines, which has a value of 0.13, but higher than that of Peru, which has a value of 0.03. The significant variation in regulatory quality over the years suggests that Albania has struggled to maintain a consistent and stable regulatory environment. As the country continues to navigate its economic development, a sustained improvement in regulatory quality would be necessary to attract investment and promote growth, and any future reforms that address corruption and bureaucratic inefficiencies would be crucial in changing the trajectory of this trend.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Albania's regulatory quality was 0.10 in 2025. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 44.7% decrease from the previous year.
Albania's regulatory quality peaked at 0.28 in 2011.
The lowest regulatory quality in Albania was -0.49 in 2003.
Albania ranks 91st globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Albania's regulatory quality is projected to reach 0.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Albania in 2025 was 0.10. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_regulatory-quality,
title = {Albania Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}