Bangladesh Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Bangladesh's regulatory quality was -0.90 in 2025, ranked 165th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Bangladesh’s regulatory quality score on the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators has risen modestly over the 26‑year span from a low of –1.18 in 2004 to a recent –0.90 in 2025, placing the country 165th globally. The all‑time peak of –0.81 recorded in 2016 marks the highest point of perceived regulatory effectiveness, yet the current figure remains below that benchmark, indicating a partial reversal of earlier gains. Compared with peer nations of similar rank, Bangladesh trails Liberia (–0.89) and São Tomé and Principe (–0.89) but outperforms Burundi (–0.95) and Cameroon (–0.97), suggesting that modest improvements are possible within the regional context. The upward trajectory since the 2004 trough reflects incremental reforms in business licensing and contract enforcement, but sustaining progress will require deeper institutional strengthening and consistent policy implementation to move the score closer to the 2016 peak.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Bangladesh's regulatory quality was -0.90 in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's regulatory quality peaked at -0.81 in 2016.
The lowest regulatory quality in Bangladesh was -1.18 in 2004.
Bangladesh ranks 165th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bangladesh's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.90 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Bangladesh in 2025 was -0.90. This ranks 165th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_regulatory-quality,
title = {Bangladesh Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}