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Antigua and Barbuda Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

0.41 −0.13 (-24.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #72 Global Peak 0.79 (1996) Source World Bank WGI

Antigua and Barbuda Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Antigua and Barbuda's regulatory quality stood at 0.41 in 2025, a decline of +0.13 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.41 by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 72nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.41 - -
2025* trend 0.41 - -
2025 0.41 −0.13 #72
2023 0.55 +0.26 #58
2022 0.29 −0.09 #77
2021 0.37 −0.12 #70
2020 0.50 +0.03 #61
2019 0.47 +0.07 #63
2018 0.40 +0.16 #67
2017 0.24 −0.09 #72
2016 0.33 −0.03 #68
2015 0.36 −0.17 #69
2014 0.53 −0.07 #59
2013 0.60 +0.00 #58
2012 0.60 −0.03 #55
2011 0.63 −0.01 #52
2010 0.64 −0.01 #52
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +55.5% GDP growth 10.2% C/A balance 0.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Antigua and Barbuda's regulatory quality?

Antigua and Barbuda's regulatory quality was 0.41 in 2025. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 24.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda's regulatory quality peaked at 0.79 in 1996.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Antigua and Barbuda?

The lowest regulatory quality in Antigua and Barbuda was 0.24 in 2017.

How does Antigua and Barbuda rank in regulatory quality?

Antigua and Barbuda ranks 72nd 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 Antigua and Barbuda in 2025?

Antigua and Barbuda's regulatory quality is projected to reach 0.41 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 0.41. This ranks 72nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_regulatory-quality, title = {Antigua and Barbuda Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }