Cyprus Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Cyprus's regulatory quality was 0.61 in 2025, ranked 54th globally. This represents a 21.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Cyprus's regulatory quality stood at 0.61 in 2025, a decline of +0.17 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.61 by 2025. Cyprus ranked 54th globally.
Cyprus’ regulatory quality score has fallen markedly over the 26‑year series, slipping from an early‑period value of 1.26 in 1996 to a historic low of 0.61 in 2025, which also represents the all‑time trough for the indicator. The peak of 1.42 recorded in 2010 sits at the opposite end of this trajectory, highlighting a decade‑long decline in the perceived ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations. In the most recent World Bank Governance Indicators release, Cyprus ranks 54th globally with a score of 0.61, closely matched by Portugal (0.62) and St. Kitts and Nevis (0.61), while trailing peers such as Croatia (0.64) and Poland (0.60). The downward swing suggests growing challenges in institutional effectiveness, and unless structural reforms strengthen rule‑making and enforcement mechanisms, the regulatory quality score is likely to remain near the current trough in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.55 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.61 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.61 | −0.17 | #54 |
| 2023 | 0.78 | +0.00 | #46 |
| 2022 | 0.77 | −0.07 | #47 |
| 2021 | 0.85 | −0.15 | #44 |
| 2020 | 0.99 | −0.01 | #39 |
| 2019 | 1.00 | +0.14 | #39 |
| 2018 | 0.86 | −0.16 | #43 |
| 2017 | 1.02 | −0.02 | #37 |
| 2016 | 1.04 | −0.01 | #35 |
| 2015 | 1.05 | −0.05 | #37 |
| 2014 | 1.09 | +0.18 | #32 |
| 2013 | 0.91 | −0.21 | #42 |
| 2012 | 1.12 | −0.11 | #31 |
| 2011 | 1.23 | −0.19 | #29 |
| 2010 | 1.42 | +0.06 | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cyprus matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cyprus's regulatory quality was 0.61 in 2025. Ranked 54th globally. This represents a 21.2% decrease from the previous year.
Cyprus's regulatory quality peaked at 1.42 in 2010.
The lowest regulatory quality in Cyprus was 0.61 in 2025.
Cyprus ranks 54th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Cyprus's regulatory quality is projected to reach 0.61 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Cyprus in 2025 was 0.61. This ranks 54th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cyprus_regulatory-quality,
title = {Cyprus Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cyprus/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}