Gabon Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Gabon's regulatory quality was -0.54 in 2025, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 23.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Gabon’s regulatory quality score has slipped from a modest 0.14 in 1996 to –0.54 in 2025, placing it 138th in the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators ranking. The indicator peaked at 0.34 in 1998, reflecting a brief period of comparatively effective rule‑making and enforcement, before a steady decline culminated in an all‑time trough of –0.96 in 2019. Over the 26‑year coverage span, the downward trajectory has been mirrored by peers such as Tanzania (–0.52) and Uganda (–0.56), which occupy similar positions in the global distribution. The persistent erosion of regulatory quality suggests that reforms aimed at improving transparency, reducing bureaucratic red tape and strengthening institutional capacity will be crucial if Gabon is to reverse the current pattern and move toward a higher governance standing in the coming years.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Gabon's regulatory quality was -0.54 in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 23.5% increase from the previous year.
Gabon's regulatory quality peaked at 0.34 in 1998.
The lowest regulatory quality in Gabon was -0.96 in 2019.
Gabon ranks 138th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Gabon's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.54 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Gabon in 2025 was -0.54. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_regulatory-quality,
title = {Gabon Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}