Hungary Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Hungary's regulatory quality was 0.21 in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 34.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Hungary's regulatory quality stood at 0.21 in 2025, a decline of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.21 by 2025. Hungary ranked 84th globally.
Hungary's regulatory quality has exhibited significant volatility over the past 26 years, according to the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators. Starting at a relatively high 0.85 in 1996, the indicator peaked at 1.26 in 2002, a level comparable to that of Rwanda, which ranked 0.24 in the latest available data. However, since then, Hungary's regulatory quality has plummeted, reaching a low of 0.21 in 2025, ranking it behind Moldova and Jamaica, among other countries. This decline marks a stark reversal from the country's earlier progress, suggesting a deterioration in governance and institutional frameworks. The current ranking of 0.21, placing Hungary 84th globally, underscores the need for a concerted effort to address these underlying issues. A sustained commitment to improving regulatory quality, coupled with tangible reforms and a stable economic environment, would be essential to altering this trajectory and restoring Hungary's position as a more attractive destination for investors and businesses.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.15 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.21 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.21 | −0.11 | #84 |
| 2023 | 0.32 | −0.09 | #74 |
| 2022 | 0.41 | −0.08 | #70 |
| 2021 | 0.49 | +0.02 | #63 |
| 2020 | 0.47 | −0.12 | #65 |
| 2019 | 0.59 | +0.03 | #53 |
| 2018 | 0.56 | −0.07 | #56 |
| 2017 | 0.64 | +0.05 | #53 |
| 2016 | 0.59 | −0.16 | #58 |
| 2015 | 0.75 | +0.00 | #49 |
| 2014 | 0.75 | −0.15 | #47 |
| 2013 | 0.90 | −0.08 | #43 |
| 2012 | 0.98 | −0.05 | #41 |
| 2011 | 1.03 | +0.01 | #38 |
| 2010 | 1.01 | −0.07 | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's regulatory quality was 0.21 in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 34.0% decrease from the previous year.
Hungary's regulatory quality peaked at 1.26 in 2002.
The lowest regulatory quality in Hungary was 0.21 in 2025.
Hungary ranks 84th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Hungary's regulatory quality is projected to reach 0.21 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Hungary in 2025 was 0.21. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_hungary_regulatory-quality,
title = {Hungary Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/hungary/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}