Lao PDR Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Overview
Lao PDR's regulatory quality stood at -1.08 in 2025, a decline of +0.15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.08 by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 172nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.13 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.08 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.08 | −0.15 | #172 |
| 2023 | -0.93 | +0.06 | #167 |
| 2022 | -0.99 | −0.08 | #170 |
| 2021 | -0.91 | −0.07 | #168 |
| 2020 | -0.84 | −0.08 | #164 |
| 2019 | -0.76 | +0.07 | #158 |
| 2018 | -0.82 | −0.08 | #166 |
| 2017 | -0.75 | +0.01 | #154 |
| 2016 | -0.76 | +0.09 | #155 |
| 2015 | -0.85 | +0.03 | #158 |
| 2014 | -0.88 | −0.02 | #161 |
| 2013 | -0.86 | −0.03 | #157 |
| 2012 | -0.83 | +0.15 | #156 |
| 2011 | -0.98 | +0.04 | #165 |
| 2010 | -1.02 | +0.06 | #165 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lao PDR's regulatory quality was -1.08 in 2025. Ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 16.4% decrease from the previous year.
Lao PDR's regulatory quality peaked at -0.75 in 2017.
The lowest regulatory quality in Lao PDR was -1.35 in 2003.
Lao PDR ranks 172nd globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Lao PDR's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.08 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Lao PDR in 2025 was -1.08. This ranks 172nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_regulatory-quality,
title = {Lao PDR Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/regulatory-quality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}