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Guyana Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.51 +0.05 (+9.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #135 Global Peak -0.06 (1998) Source World Bank WGI

Guyana Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Guyana's regulatory quality stood at -0.51 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.51 by 2025. Guyana ranked 135th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.50 - -
2025* trend -0.51 - -
2025 -0.51 +0.05 #135
2023 -0.56 −0.04 #138
2022 -0.53 −0.01 #136
2021 -0.52 +0.01 #134
2020 -0.54 +0.08 #137
2019 -0.61 −0.07 #143
2018 -0.54 −0.14 #140
2017 -0.40 +0.03 #129
2016 -0.43 +0.10 #127
2015 -0.53 −0.00 #134
2014 -0.53 +0.08 #135
2013 -0.61 +0.02 #142
2012 -0.63 +0.05 #143
2011 -0.68 −0.07 #146
2010 -0.61 +0.02 #140
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 +12.8% GDP growth 43.8% C/A balance 16.4%
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

Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Guyana's regulatory quality?

Guyana's regulatory quality was -0.51 in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 9.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Guyana?

Guyana's regulatory quality peaked at -0.06 in 1998.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Guyana?

The lowest regulatory quality in Guyana was -0.68 in 2011.

How does Guyana rank in regulatory quality?

Guyana ranks 135th 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 Guyana in 2025?

Guyana's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.51 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Guyana in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Guyana in 2025 was -0.51. This ranks 135th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_guyana_regulatory-quality, title = {Guyana Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }