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Jamaica Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

0.19 +0.09 (+93.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #86 Global Peak 0.27 (2007) Source World Bank WGI

Jamaica Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Jamaica's regulatory quality stood at 0.19 in 2025, a rise of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.19 by 2025. Jamaica ranked 86th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.21 - -
2025* trend 0.19 - -
2025 0.19 +0.09 #86
2023 0.10 −0.09 #92
2022 0.19 +0.01 #82
2021 0.18 +0.14 #80
2020 0.04 −0.04 #90
2019 0.08 −0.04 #81
2018 0.13 +0.07 #77
2017 0.06 −0.03 #86
2016 0.10 +0.08 #85
2015 0.02 −0.06 #94
2014 0.07 −0.11 #91
2013 0.18 +0.01 #83
2012 0.18 −0.07 #84
2011 0.25 +0.01 #81
2010 0.23 +0.02 #81
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.3% Real rate -1.1%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jamaica's regulatory quality?

Jamaica's regulatory quality was 0.19 in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 93.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Jamaica?

Jamaica's regulatory quality peaked at 0.27 in 2007.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Jamaica?

The lowest regulatory quality in Jamaica was 0.02 in 2015.

How does Jamaica rank in regulatory quality?

Jamaica ranks 86th 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 Jamaica in 2025?

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

What is the regulatory quality of Jamaica in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Jamaica in 2025 was 0.19. This ranks 86th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_jamaica_regulatory-quality, title = {Jamaica Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }