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Cameroon Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.97 −0.05 (-5.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #167 Global Peak -0.72 (2004) Source World Bank WGI

Cameroon Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's regulatory quality stood at -0.97 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.97 by 2025. Cameroon ranked 167th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.99 - -
2025* trend -0.97 - -
2025 -0.97 −0.05 #167
2023 -0.91 −0.01 #164
2022 -0.90 +0.04 #164
2021 -0.93 −0.10 #170
2020 -0.83 +0.02 #162
2019 -0.85 −0.03 #169
2018 -0.81 +0.03 #164
2017 -0.85 −0.04 #166
2016 -0.81 +0.13 #158
2015 -0.94 −0.04 #171
2014 -0.90 +0.06 #163
2013 -0.96 −0.03 #166
2012 -0.93 −0.12 #160
2011 -0.81 −0.06 #156
2010 -0.75 +0.02 #151
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 +69.0% GDP growth 4.3% C/A balance 1.2%
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

Cameroon 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 Cameroon's regulatory quality?

Cameroon's regulatory quality was -0.97 in 2025. Ranked 167th globally. This represents a 5.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Cameroon?

Cameroon's regulatory quality peaked at -0.72 in 2004.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Cameroon?

The lowest regulatory quality in Cameroon was -1.12 in 1996.

How does Cameroon rank in regulatory quality?

Cameroon ranks 167th 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 Cameroon in 2025?

Cameroon's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.97 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Cameroon in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Cameroon in 2025 was -0.97. This ranks 167th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_cameroon_regulatory-quality, title = {Cameroon Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }