Antigua and Barbuda Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Antigua and Barbuda's regulatory quality was 0.41 in 2025, ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 24.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Antigua and Barbuda’s regulatory quality score has slipped markedly since the 1996 peak of 0.79, falling to a trough of 0.24 in 2017 before modestly recovering to 0.41 in 2025, placing the country 72nd in the global ranking. The 26‑year series shows a long‑term decline in the perceived ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies, enforce regulations fairly and protect property rights, a trajectory that contrasts with the more stable scores of peers such as Indonesia (0.42) and Dominica (0.43). The 2025 figure, while still below the 1990s high, suggests a tentative reversal after the post‑2017 dip, likely reflecting recent reforms aimed at improving transparency and streamlining business procedures. Continued institutional strengthening, better enforcement mechanisms and sustained political commitment will be essential for Antigua and Barbuda to lift its regulatory quality further and narrow the gap with higher‑ranking neighbors.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Antigua and Barbuda's regulatory quality was 0.41 in 2025. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 24.4% decrease from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's regulatory quality peaked at 0.79 in 1996.
The lowest regulatory quality in Antigua and Barbuda was 0.24 in 2017.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 72nd globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Antigua and Barbuda's regulatory quality is projected to reach 0.41 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 0.41. This ranks 72nd in the world.
Cite this page
@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}
}