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Bangladesh Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.90 +0.02 (+1.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #165 Global Peak -0.81 (2016) Source World Bank WGI

Bangladesh Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Bangladesh's regulatory quality stood at -0.90 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.90 by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 165th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.89 - -
2025* trend -0.90 - -
2025 -0.90 +0.02 #165
2023 -0.91 +0.01 #165
2022 -0.93 −0.08 #167
2021 -0.85 +0.06 #162
2020 -0.91 +0.03 #173
2019 -0.94 −0.09 #172
2018 -0.85 −0.02 #168
2017 -0.82 −0.01 #163
2016 -0.81 +0.11 #159
2015 -0.92 +0.03 #169
2014 -0.96 −0.03 #168
2013 -0.92 +0.04 #161
2012 -0.96 −0.14 #165
2011 -0.82 +0.04 #157
2010 -0.86 +0.01 #160
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 +32.0% GDP growth 3.4% 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

Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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 Bangladesh's regulatory quality?

Bangladesh's regulatory quality was -0.90 in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh's regulatory quality peaked at -0.81 in 2016.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Bangladesh?

The lowest regulatory quality in Bangladesh was -1.18 in 2004.

How does Bangladesh rank in regulatory quality?

Bangladesh ranks 165th 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 Bangladesh in 2025?

Bangladesh's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.90 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Bangladesh in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Bangladesh in 2025 was -0.90. This ranks 165th in the world.

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