Jordan Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Jordan's regulatory quality was 0.27 in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 24.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Jordan's regulatory quality stood at 0.27 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.27 by 2025. Jordan ranked 80th globally.
Jordan’s regulatory quality score has risen modestly from 0.02 in 1996 to 0.27 in 2025, placing it 80th globally. The indicator peaked at 0.34 in 1998 before slipping to a trough of 0.02 in 2002, after which a gradual upward trajectory resumed, reaching the current level after 26 years of coverage. This improvement reflects incremental reforms aimed at enhancing the predictability and transparency of government regulations, yet the score remains only marginally above that of Romania (0.26) and below Bulgaria (0.28), indicating that Jordan lags behind many middle‑income peers. The early 2000s dip coincided with regional instability and fiscal strain, while the post‑2002 recovery aligns with the implementation of business‑friendly policies and judicial reforms. Continued progress will depend on deepening institutional capacity, expanding e‑government services, and aligning regulations with international standards, which could accelerate Jordan’s ascent in the World Bank’s regulatory quality rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.30 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.27 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.27 | +0.05 | #80 |
| 2023 | 0.22 | +0.06 | #81 |
| 2022 | 0.16 | +0.02 | #86 |
| 2021 | 0.13 | −0.12 | #84 |
| 2020 | 0.25 | +0.22 | #78 |
| 2019 | 0.03 | −0.00 | #85 |
| 2018 | 0.03 | −0.05 | #86 |
| 2017 | 0.08 | +0.01 | #83 |
| 2016 | 0.07 | −0.03 | #86 |
| 2015 | 0.10 | −0.00 | #87 |
| 2014 | 0.10 | −0.07 | #88 |
| 2013 | 0.17 | −0.07 | #84 |
| 2012 | 0.23 | −0.08 | #82 |
| 2011 | 0.31 | +0.08 | #76 |
| 2010 | 0.23 | −0.05 | #83 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's regulatory quality was 0.27 in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 24.2% increase from the previous year.
Jordan's regulatory quality peaked at 0.34 in 1998.
The lowest regulatory quality in Jordan was 0.02 in 2002.
Jordan ranks 80th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Jordan's regulatory quality is projected to reach 0.27 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Jordan in 2025 was 0.27. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_regulatory-quality,
title = {Jordan Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}