Bosnia and Herzegovina Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Bosnia and Herzegovina's regulatory quality was -0.16 in 2025, ranked 108th globally. This represents a 14.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's regulatory quality stood at -0.16 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.16 by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 108th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Regulatory Quality has shown a mixed trend over the past 26 years, according to the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators. The country's score has fluctuated between the all-time peak of -0.04 in 2014 and the all-time trough of -1.03 in 1998. The latest available data from 2025 shows a score of -0.16, ranking the country 108th globally, closely tied to Kiribati's score of -0.15. This indicates a modest improvement in regulatory quality over the years, but still lags behind other countries in the region. The score has generally trended upward since 1998, suggesting gradual progress in governance and institutional development. However, Bosnia and Herzegovina's regulatory environment remains a challenge, and further reforms are needed to improve its business climate and attract investments. A significant improvement in regulatory quality would likely require sustained efforts to strengthen institutions, enhance transparency, and reduce corruption, which would help to boost the country's economic growth and development prospects.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.16 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.16 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.16 | −0.02 | #108 |
| 2023 | -0.14 | +0.02 | #106 |
| 2022 | -0.16 | +0.04 | #108 |
| 2021 | -0.20 | −0.01 | #108 |
| 2020 | -0.18 | −0.05 | #111 |
| 2019 | -0.13 | +0.01 | #103 |
| 2018 | -0.14 | −0.08 | #106 |
| 2017 | -0.06 | +0.08 | #99 |
| 2016 | -0.14 | +0.05 | #103 |
| 2015 | -0.18 | −0.14 | #107 |
| 2014 | -0.04 | +0.03 | #98 |
| 2013 | -0.07 | −0.01 | #99 |
| 2012 | -0.06 | −0.00 | #96 |
| 2011 | -0.06 | +0.06 | #95 |
| 2010 | -0.12 | −0.01 | #99 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina's regulatory quality was -0.16 in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 14.1% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's regulatory quality peaked at -0.04 in 2014.
The lowest regulatory quality in Bosnia and Herzegovina was -1.03 in 1998.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 108th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.16 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was -0.16. This ranks 108th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_regulatory-quality,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}