Cambodia Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Cambodia's regulatory quality was -0.75 in 2025, ranked 154th globally. This represents a 9.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Cambodia's regulatory quality stood at -0.75 in 2025, a decline of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.75 by 2025. Cambodia ranked 154th globally.
Cambodia's Regulatory Quality score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has experienced a downward trajectory over the past two and a half decades. The country's all-time peak, reaching -0.16 in the year 2000, was a fleeting moment of improvement in the regulatory environment. Since then, Cambodia's score has steadily declined, plummeting to its current rating of -0.75, placing it at #154 globally. This is comparable to its peer country, Solomon Islands, which holds a nearly identical score of -0.74. The decline in regulatory quality is concerning, as it may hinder economic growth and investment in the country. A key factor driving this trend is the country's increasing reliance on the services sector, which may be vulnerable to regulatory uncertainty. To reverse this trend, Cambodia would need to implement more effective and predictable regulatory policies, potentially by strengthening its institutional framework and improving transparency in decision-making processes.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.77 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.75 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.75 | −0.07 | #154 |
| 2023 | -0.68 | +0.03 | #151 |
| 2022 | -0.71 | −0.02 | #152 |
| 2021 | -0.69 | −0.02 | #149 |
| 2020 | -0.66 | −0.05 | #142 |
| 2019 | -0.61 | −0.07 | #142 |
| 2018 | -0.54 | −0.02 | #139 |
| 2017 | -0.52 | −0.03 | #138 |
| 2016 | -0.49 | +0.06 | #134 |
| 2015 | -0.55 | −0.11 | #136 |
| 2014 | -0.44 | −0.09 | #129 |
| 2013 | -0.35 | +0.00 | #120 |
| 2012 | -0.36 | +0.24 | #121 |
| 2011 | -0.59 | −0.10 | #141 |
| 2010 | -0.49 | +0.00 | #134 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cambodia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cambodia's regulatory quality was -0.75 in 2025. Ranked 154th globally. This represents a 9.6% decrease from the previous year.
Cambodia's regulatory quality peaked at -0.16 in 2000.
The lowest regulatory quality in Cambodia was -0.75 in 2025.
Cambodia ranks 154th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Cambodia's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.75 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Cambodia in 2025 was -0.75. This ranks 154th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cambodia_regulatory-quality,
title = {Cambodia Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cambodia/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}