Algeria Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Algeria's regulatory quality was -0.72 in 2025, ranked 151st globally. This represents a 24.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Algeria's regulatory quality stood at -0.72 in 2025, a rise of +0.23 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.72 by 2025. Algeria ranked 151st globally.
Algeria’s Regulatory Quality score on the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators has risen modestly from an early‑1996 level of –0.91 to a 2025 value of –0.72, placing the country 151st out of 193 economies. The indicator reached its most favorable reading of –0.34 in 2005, reflecting a brief period of stronger institutional frameworks, before slipping to an all‑time low of –1.39 in 2019 amid deteriorating policy implementation. Over the 26‑year coverage span, the trajectory has been one of gradual improvement since the 2019 trough, yet the score remains well below the median of peer nations such as Mozambique (–0.68) and the Maldives (–0.74). Persistent challenges in legislative consistency, bureaucratic efficiency, and enforcement of regulations continue to constrain progress. If reforms that enhance transparency, streamline administrative procedures, and strengthen regulatory institutions are pursued, Algeria could sustain the recent upward drift and narrow the gap with its regional peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.72 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.72 | +0.23 | #151 |
| 2023 | -0.95 | +0.12 | #171 |
| 2022 | -1.06 | +0.12 | #174 |
| 2021 | -1.18 | +0.17 | #183 |
| 2020 | -1.36 | +0.03 | #186 |
| 2019 | -1.39 | −0.04 | #189 |
| 2018 | -1.35 | −0.07 | #187 |
| 2017 | -1.28 | −0.04 | #185 |
| 2016 | -1.24 | +0.02 | #184 |
| 2015 | -1.26 | +0.04 | #188 |
| 2014 | -1.30 | −0.16 | #185 |
| 2013 | -1.14 | +0.18 | #177 |
| 2012 | -1.32 | −0.11 | #183 |
| 2011 | -1.21 | −0.11 | #182 |
| 2010 | -1.10 | −0.14 | #173 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Algeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Algeria's regulatory quality was -0.72 in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 24.2% increase from the previous year.
Algeria's regulatory quality peaked at -0.34 in 2005.
The lowest regulatory quality in Algeria was -1.39 in 2019.
Algeria ranks 151st globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Algeria's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.72 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Algeria in 2025 was -0.72. This ranks 151st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_algeria_regulatory-quality,
title = {Algeria Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/algeria/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}