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Bhutan Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.43 −0.03 (-7.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #131 Global Peak -0.05 (2003) Source World Bank WGI

Bhutan Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Bhutan's regulatory quality stood at -0.43 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.43 by 2025. Bhutan ranked 131st globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.44 - -
2025* trend -0.43 - -
2025 -0.43 −0.03 #131
2023 -0.40 −0.02 #127
2022 -0.38 +0.02 #123
2021 -0.41 −0.07 #127
2020 -0.33 +0.03 #122
2019 -0.36 +0.02 #122
2018 -0.38 −0.04 #126
2017 -0.34 +0.35 #122
2016 -0.69 +0.04 #149
2015 -0.74 +0.28 #149
2014 -1.01 +0.07 #170
2013 -1.09 +0.01 #173
2012 -1.09 +0.06 #176
2011 -1.15 +0.00 #179
2010 -1.16 −0.09 #179
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 +28.2% GDP growth 16.1% C/A balance 6.8%
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

Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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 Bhutan's regulatory quality?

Bhutan's regulatory quality was -0.43 in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 7.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Bhutan?

Bhutan's regulatory quality peaked at -0.05 in 2003.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Bhutan?

The lowest regulatory quality in Bhutan was -1.16 in 2010.

How does Bhutan rank in regulatory quality?

Bhutan ranks 131st 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 Bhutan in 2025?

Bhutan's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.43 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Bhutan in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Bhutan in 2025 was -0.43. This ranks 131st in the world.

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