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Ghana Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.19 −0.01 (-7.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #110 Global Peak 0.10 (2012) Source World Bank WGI

Ghana Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Ghana's regulatory quality stood at -0.19 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.19 by 2025. Ghana ranked 110th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.20 - -
2025* trend -0.19 - -
2025 -0.19 −0.01 #110
2023 -0.18 −0.00 #109
2022 -0.18 +0.04 #110
2021 -0.22 −0.08 #109
2020 -0.13 +0.05 #108
2019 -0.19 −0.04 #109
2018 -0.14 +0.05 #107
2017 -0.19 +0.11 #111
2016 -0.30 −0.19 #116
2015 -0.11 −0.06 #103
2014 -0.05 −0.11 #99
2013 0.06 −0.04 #91
2012 0.10 +0.02 #89
2011 0.08 +0.03 #89
2010 0.05 +0.02 #91
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 38.1% Reserves YoY -30.4% FX YoY +33.2%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghana's regulatory quality?

Ghana's regulatory quality was -0.19 in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Ghana?

Ghana's regulatory quality peaked at 0.10 in 2012.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Ghana?

The lowest regulatory quality in Ghana was -0.51 in 2002.

How does Ghana rank in regulatory quality?

Ghana ranks 110th 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 Ghana in 2025?

Ghana's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.19 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Ghana in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Ghana in 2025 was -0.19. This ranks 110th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_ghana_regulatory-quality, title = {Ghana Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }