Central African Republic Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Central African Republic's regulatory quality was -1.52 in 2025, ranked 190th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Central African Republic's regulatory quality stood at -1.52 in 2025, a decline of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.52 by 2025. Central African Republic ranked 190th globally.
The Central African Republic has consistently struggled with regulatory quality, ranking #190 globally as of 2025 with a score of -1.52, a deterioration from its all-time peak of -0.88 in 1998 and a new all-time low. This decline is steeper compared to its peer countries, such as Iraq, which has a score of -1.45. The country's regulatory environment has shown no signs of improvement over the 26-year period, with the score ranging from -0.89 in 1996 to -1.52 in 2025. The lack of institutional capacity and stability has hindered the country's ability to establish a functional and reliable regulatory framework, contributing to its poor ranking. Given the country's ongoing instability and conflict, it is unlikely that regulatory quality will improve in the near future unless there is a significant shift in governance and institutional capacity building efforts.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.54 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.52 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.52 | −0.06 | #190 |
| 2023 | -1.47 | +0.01 | #191 |
| 2022 | -1.47 | +0.04 | #191 |
| 2021 | -1.51 | −0.01 | #193 |
| 2020 | -1.50 | −0.12 | #191 |
| 2019 | -1.38 | +0.01 | #188 |
| 2018 | -1.39 | +0.10 | #188 |
| 2017 | -1.49 | −0.08 | #193 |
| 2016 | -1.42 | +0.03 | #191 |
| 2015 | -1.44 | −0.05 | #192 |
| 2014 | -1.39 | −0.22 | #188 |
| 2013 | -1.17 | −0.10 | #179 |
| 2012 | -1.07 | +0.12 | #175 |
| 2011 | -1.20 | −0.03 | #181 |
| 2010 | -1.16 | +0.09 | #180 |
Analysis
Central African Republic's regulatory quality was -1.52 in 2025, a decline of −0.06 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -1.52 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central African Republic's regulatory quality was -1.52 in 2025. Ranked 190th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year.
Central African Republic's regulatory quality peaked at -0.88 in 1998.
The lowest regulatory quality in Central African Republic was -1.52 in 2025.
Central African Republic ranks 190th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Central African Republic's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.52 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Central African Republic in 2025 was -1.52. This ranks 190th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_central-african-republic_regulatory-quality,
title = {Central African Republic Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/central-african-republic/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}