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Brazil Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.36 −0.06 (-20.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #122 Global Peak 0.33 (1998) Source World Bank WGI

Brazil Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Brazil's regulatory quality stood at -0.36 in 2025, a decline of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.36 by 2025. Brazil ranked 122nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.40 - -
2025* trend -0.36 - -
2025 -0.36 −0.06 #122
2023 -0.30 −0.08 #120
2022 -0.22 −0.10 #112
2021 -0.12 −0.01 #106
2020 -0.11 +0.01 #105
2019 -0.12 +0.17 #102
2018 -0.29 −0.16 #120
2017 -0.13 +0.06 #105
2016 -0.19 −0.01 #107
2015 -0.18 −0.15 #106
2014 -0.03 −0.17 #97
2013 0.15 −0.03 #86
2012 0.17 −0.08 #85
2011 0.26 +0.01 #79
2010 0.25 +0.12 #79
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.7% GDP growth -3.3% Unemployment 11.6%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazil's regulatory quality?

Brazil's regulatory quality was -0.36 in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 20.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Brazil?

Brazil's regulatory quality peaked at 0.33 in 1998.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Brazil?

The lowest regulatory quality in Brazil was -0.36 in 2025.

How does Brazil rank in regulatory quality?

Brazil ranks 122nd 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 Brazil in 2025?

Brazil's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.36 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Brazil in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Brazil in 2025 was -0.36. This ranks 122nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_brazil_regulatory-quality, title = {Brazil Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }