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Gabon Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.54 +0.17 (+23.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #138 Global Peak 0.34 (1998) Source World Bank WGI

Gabon Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Gabon's regulatory quality stood at -0.54 in 2025, a rise of +0.17 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.54 by 2025. Gabon ranked 138th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.47 - -
2025* trend -0.54 - -
2025 -0.54 +0.17 #138
2023 -0.70 −0.00 #152
2022 -0.70 +0.12 #151
2021 -0.82 +0.06 #159
2020 -0.88 +0.08 #169
2019 -0.96 −0.07 #174
2018 -0.89 −0.18 #172
2017 -0.71 +0.00 #149
2016 -0.72 +0.02 #150
2015 -0.73 −0.04 #148
2014 -0.69 −0.08 #146
2013 -0.61 −0.08 #143
2012 -0.53 −0.08 #137
2011 -0.46 −0.02 #132
2010 -0.44 +0.04 #128
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 +27.7% GDP growth 5.6% C/A balance 8.3%
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

Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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 Gabon's regulatory quality?

Gabon's regulatory quality was -0.54 in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 23.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Gabon?

Gabon's regulatory quality peaked at 0.34 in 1998.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Gabon?

The lowest regulatory quality in Gabon was -0.96 in 2019.

How does Gabon rank in regulatory quality?

Gabon ranks 138th 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 Gabon in 2025?

Gabon's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.54 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Gabon in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Gabon in 2025 was -0.54. This ranks 138th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_gabon_regulatory-quality, title = {Gabon Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }