Azerbaijan Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Azerbaijan's regulatory quality was 0.02 in 2025, ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 116.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Azerbaijan's regulatory quality stood at 0.02 in 2025, a rise of +0.13 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.02 by 2025. Azerbaijan ranked 93rd globally.
Azerbaijan's regulatory quality has witnessed significant fluctuations over the past 26 years, resulting in a current ranking of 93 globally with a score of 0.02. This score represents a stark improvement from the country's all-time low of -1.20 in 1996, indicating a substantial enhancement in the quality of governance and institutions. However, when compared to its peer countries, Azerbaijan still lags behind Albania, which boasts a score of 0.10. In fact, Peru ranks higher with a score of 0.03, suggesting that Azerbaijan has room for further improvement. The nation's regulatory landscape has shown a positive trajectory, with the 2025 score marking the all-time peak. To sustain this momentum, Azerbaijan must continue to implement robust policies aimed at strengthening its institutions, enhancing transparency, and fostering a favorable business environment. A significant decline in corruption, for instance, could further boost Azerbaijan's regulatory quality and propel it towards a higher global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.06 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.02 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.02 | +0.13 | #93 |
| 2023 | -0.11 | −0.01 | #101 |
| 2022 | -0.10 | −0.04 | #103 |
| 2021 | -0.07 | +0.27 | #99 |
| 2020 | -0.34 | −0.11 | #123 |
| 2019 | -0.22 | +0.09 | #112 |
| 2018 | -0.31 | +0.06 | #122 |
| 2017 | -0.37 | +0.02 | #125 |
| 2016 | -0.40 | −0.02 | #123 |
| 2015 | -0.37 | −0.10 | #121 |
| 2014 | -0.27 | +0.16 | #112 |
| 2013 | -0.43 | +0.06 | #128 |
| 2012 | -0.49 | −0.10 | #135 |
| 2011 | -0.39 | +0.01 | #126 |
| 2010 | -0.39 | −0.08 | #124 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's regulatory quality was 0.02 in 2025. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 116.3% increase from the previous year.
Azerbaijan's regulatory quality peaked at 0.02 in 2025.
The lowest regulatory quality in Azerbaijan was -1.20 in 1996.
Azerbaijan ranks 93rd globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Azerbaijan's regulatory quality is projected to reach 0.02 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Azerbaijan in 2025 was 0.02. This ranks 93rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_azerbaijan_regulatory-quality,
title = {Azerbaijan Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/azerbaijan/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}