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Djibouti Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.99 −0.05 (-5.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #168 Global Peak -0.46 (2012) Source World Bank WGI

Djibouti Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Djibouti's regulatory quality stood at -0.99 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.99 by 2025. Djibouti ranked 168th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.01 - -
2025* trend -0.99 - -
2025 -0.99 −0.05 #168
2023 -0.93 −0.03 #168
2022 -0.90 −0.01 #165
2021 -0.89 −0.03 #165
2020 -0.86 −0.04 #166
2019 -0.82 −0.08 #165
2018 -0.74 −0.05 #154
2017 -0.69 +0.06 #147
2016 -0.75 +0.00 #154
2015 -0.75 −0.18 #150
2014 -0.58 −0.03 #137
2013 -0.54 −0.09 #138
2012 -0.46 +0.13 #131
2011 -0.59 +0.09 #140
2010 -0.68 −0.02 #148
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 +10.5% GDP growth 5.5% C/A balance 18.3%
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

Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 Djibouti's regulatory quality?

Djibouti's regulatory quality was -0.99 in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 5.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Djibouti?

Djibouti's regulatory quality peaked at -0.46 in 2012.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Djibouti?

The lowest regulatory quality in Djibouti was -1.00 in 1996.

How does Djibouti rank in regulatory quality?

Djibouti ranks 168th 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 Djibouti in 2025?

Djibouti's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.99 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Djibouti in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Djibouti in 2025 was -0.99. This ranks 168th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_djibouti_regulatory-quality, title = {Djibouti Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }