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Eswatini Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.85 −0.13 (-18.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #162 Global Peak -0.15 (2013) Source World Bank WGI

Eswatini Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Eswatini's regulatory quality stood at -0.85 in 2025, a decline of +0.13 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.85 by 2025. Eswatini ranked 162nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.91 - -
2025* trend -0.85 - -
2025 -0.85 −0.13 #162
2023 -0.72 +0.00 #154
2022 -0.72 −0.12 #155
2021 -0.60 −0.11 #139
2020 -0.49 +0.04 #133
2019 -0.53 −0.02 #136
2018 -0.51 −0.25 #135
2017 -0.26 +0.00 #116
2016 -0.26 −0.00 #113
2015 -0.26 −0.04 #112
2014 -0.22 −0.07 #105
2013 -0.15 +0.16 #106
2012 -0.30 +0.10 #116
2011 -0.41 −0.01 #129
2010 -0.40 −0.03 #125
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 +23.4% GDP growth 4.1% C/A balance 5.1%
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

Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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 Eswatini's regulatory quality?

Eswatini's regulatory quality was -0.85 in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 18.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Eswatini?

Eswatini's regulatory quality peaked at -0.15 in 2013.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Eswatini?

The lowest regulatory quality in Eswatini was -0.85 in 2025.

How does Eswatini rank in regulatory quality?

Eswatini ranks 162nd 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 Eswatini in 2025?

Eswatini's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.85 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Eswatini in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Eswatini in 2025 was -0.85. This ranks 162nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_eswatini_regulatory-quality, title = {Eswatini Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }