Burkina Faso Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Burkina Faso's regulatory quality was -0.51 in 2025, ranked 136th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's regulatory quality stood at -0.51 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.51 by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 136th globally.
Burkina Faso’s regulatory quality score on the World Bank’s Governance Indicators has slipped from –0.30 in 1996 to a trough of –0.51 in 2025, placing the country at 136th globally and tying it with Guyana (–0.51) while trailing Tanzania (–0.52) and Ecuador (–0.49). The all‑time peak of –0.14 recorded in 2002 marked the highest perceived effectiveness of government regulations, but the subsequent decline has been steady over the 26‑year coverage period, reflecting persistent challenges in rule‑of‑law enforcement, business licensing and contract enforcement. Compared with peers, Burkina Faso’s regulatory environment remains weaker than Gabon (–0.54) yet marginally better than Tanzania, suggesting limited relative progress. If reforms aimed at simplifying administrative procedures and strengthening institutional capacity are implemented, the downward trajectory could be halted and the score may begin to improve in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.52 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.51 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.51 | −0.03 | #136 |
| 2023 | -0.49 | −0.02 | #131 |
| 2022 | -0.47 | +0.01 | #132 |
| 2021 | -0.48 | +0.00 | #131 |
| 2020 | -0.48 | −0.06 | #130 |
| 2019 | -0.42 | −0.02 | #129 |
| 2018 | -0.41 | +0.08 | #129 |
| 2017 | -0.48 | −0.03 | #135 |
| 2016 | -0.45 | −0.02 | #130 |
| 2015 | -0.42 | −0.08 | #126 |
| 2014 | -0.34 | −0.14 | #119 |
| 2013 | -0.20 | −0.06 | #108 |
| 2012 | -0.14 | +0.07 | #106 |
| 2011 | -0.21 | +0.00 | #107 |
| 2010 | -0.21 | −0.07 | #107 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's regulatory quality was -0.51 in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's regulatory quality peaked at -0.14 in 2002.
The lowest regulatory quality in Burkina Faso was -0.51 in 2025.
Burkina Faso ranks 136th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Burkina Faso's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.51 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Burkina Faso in 2025 was -0.51. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_regulatory-quality,
title = {Burkina Faso Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}