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France Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

1.02 −0.14 (-11.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #42 Global Peak 1.43 (2019) Source World Bank WGI

France Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

France's regulatory quality stood at 1.02 in 2025, a decline of +0.14 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.02 by 2025. France ranked 42nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.96 - -
2025* trend 1.02 - -
2025 1.02 −0.14 #42
2023 1.15 −0.04 #31
2022 1.19 −0.04 #31
2021 1.23 +0.04 #30
2020 1.19 −0.24 #31
2019 1.43 +0.28 #20
2018 1.15 +0.00 #31
2017 1.15 +0.09 #32
2016 1.06 −0.06 #34
2015 1.12 +0.04 #32
2014 1.07 −0.08 #34
2013 1.15 +0.03 #29
2012 1.12 −0.03 #32
2011 1.16 −0.15 #31
2010 1.31 +0.10 #28
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 +13.5% GDP growth 2.0% C/A balance 0.6%
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

France 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 France's regulatory quality?

France's regulatory quality was 1.02 in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 11.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in France?

France's regulatory quality peaked at 1.43 in 2019.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in France?

The lowest regulatory quality in France was 0.83 in 1998.

How does France rank in regulatory quality?

France ranks 42nd 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 France in 2025?

France's regulatory quality is projected to reach 1.02 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of France in 2025?

The regulatory quality of France in 2025 was 1.02. This ranks 42nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_france_regulatory-quality, title = {France Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/france/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }