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Equatorial Guinea Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-1.36 +0.12 (+7.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #184 Global Peak -1.36 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Equatorial Guinea Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Equatorial Guinea's regulatory quality stood at -1.36 in 2025, a rise of +0.12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.36 by 2025. Equatorial Guinea ranked 184th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.29 - -
2025* trend -1.36 - -
2025 -1.36 +0.12 #184
2023 -1.47 +0.02 #192
2022 -1.49 +0.24 #193
2021 -1.73 −0.02 #196
2020 -1.71 −0.02 #195
2019 -1.69 −0.04 #195
2018 -1.66 −0.08 #196
2017 -1.58 −0.02 #194
2016 -1.56 −0.07 #194
2015 -1.49 −0.02 #193
2014 -1.47 +0.08 #192
2013 -1.54 +0.06 #192
2012 -1.60 −0.11 #194
2011 -1.49 +0.06 #189
2010 -1.55 −0.08 #192
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 +3192.5% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 6.6%
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

Equatorial Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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 Equatorial Guinea's regulatory quality?

Equatorial Guinea's regulatory quality was -1.36 in 2025. Ranked 184th globally. This represents a 7.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea's regulatory quality peaked at -1.36 in 2025.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Equatorial Guinea?

The lowest regulatory quality in Equatorial Guinea was -1.73 in 2021.

How does Equatorial Guinea rank in regulatory quality?

Equatorial Guinea ranks 184th 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 Equatorial Guinea in 2025?

Equatorial Guinea's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.36 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Equatorial Guinea in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was -1.36. This ranks 184th in the world.

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