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El Salvador Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.62 −0.31 (-100.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #144 Global Peak 0.40 (2011) Source World Bank WGI

El Salvador Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

El Salvador's regulatory quality stood at -0.62 in 2025, a decline of +0.31 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.62 by 2025. El Salvador ranked 144th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.71 - -
2025* trend -0.62 - -
2025 -0.62 −0.31 #144
2023 -0.31 +0.15 #121
2022 -0.46 −0.10 #131
2021 -0.36 −0.28 #122
2020 -0.09 −0.05 #102
2019 -0.04 −0.02 #98
2018 -0.02 +0.15 #94
2017 -0.17 −0.12 #109
2016 -0.05 −0.12 #97
2015 0.07 −0.15 #90
2014 0.22 −0.00 #76
2013 0.23 −0.00 #80
2012 0.23 −0.18 #83
2011 0.40 +0.07 #71
2010 0.34 +0.05 #73
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 17.6% GDP growth 1.0% Unemployment 9.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Salvador's regulatory quality?

El Salvador's regulatory quality was -0.62 in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 100.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in El Salvador?

El Salvador's regulatory quality peaked at 0.40 in 2011.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in El Salvador?

The lowest regulatory quality in El Salvador was -0.62 in 2025.

How does El Salvador rank in regulatory quality?

El Salvador ranks 144th 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 El Salvador in 2025?

El Salvador's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.62 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of El Salvador in 2025?

The regulatory quality of El Salvador in 2025 was -0.62. This ranks 144th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_regulatory-quality, title = {El Salvador Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }