Eritrea Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Eritrea's regulatory quality was -2.49 in 2025, ranked 203rd globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Eritrea's regulatory quality stood at -2.49 in 2025, a decline of +0.13 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -2.49 by 2025. Eritrea ranked 203rd globally.
Eritrea’s regulatory quality score has slipped from –1.13 in 1996 to a trough of –2.49 in 2025, the lowest level recorded over the 26‑year series and placing the country at rank 203 globally. The modest peak of –1.12 in 1998 marked the last time the index approached a less negative range, after which a steady decline set in, reflecting increasingly restrictive or inconsistently applied regulations for businesses and investors. By comparison, peer states such as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (–2.37) and South Sudan (–2.19) rank slightly higher, suggesting that Eritrea’s regulatory environment is among the most challenging in the region. The persistent downward trajectory points to limited progress in reforming administrative procedures, protecting property rights, and ensuring transparent licensing. If the government were to adopt comprehensive legal reforms and strengthen institutional capacity, the trend could reverse, allowing the regulatory quality score to improve and attract greater private‑sector participation.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -2.55 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -2.49 | - | - |
| 2025 | -2.49 | −0.13 | #203 |
| 2023 | -2.36 | +0.01 | #202 |
| 2022 | -2.37 | −0.09 | #202 |
| 2021 | -2.28 | −0.12 | #202 |
| 2020 | -2.16 | +0.03 | #201 |
| 2019 | -2.19 | +0.00 | #201 |
| 2018 | -2.19 | −0.02 | #201 |
| 2017 | -2.17 | −0.06 | #201 |
| 2016 | -2.11 | −0.04 | #199 |
| 2015 | -2.07 | +0.02 | #199 |
| 2014 | -2.09 | +0.14 | #198 |
| 2013 | -2.23 | −0.02 | #200 |
| 2012 | -2.20 | −0.04 | #199 |
| 2011 | -2.16 | −0.00 | #199 |
| 2010 | -2.16 | +0.04 | #197 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eritrea 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
Eritrea's regulatory quality was -2.49 in 2025. Ranked 203rd globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year.
Eritrea's regulatory quality peaked at -1.12 in 1998.
The lowest regulatory quality in Eritrea was -2.49 in 2025.
Eritrea ranks 203rd globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Eritrea's regulatory quality is projected to reach -2.49 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Eritrea in 2025 was -2.49. This ranks 203rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eritrea_regulatory-quality,
title = {Eritrea Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eritrea/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}