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Lebanon Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-1.40 −0.39 (-38.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #186 Global Peak 0.02 (2010) Source World Bank WGI

Lebanon Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Lebanon's regulatory quality stood at -1.40 in 2025, a decline of +0.39 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.40 by 2025. Lebanon ranked 186th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.53 - -
2025* trend -1.40 - -
2025 -1.40 −0.39 #186
2023 -1.01 +0.12 #174
2022 -1.13 −0.23 #175
2021 -0.91 −0.14 #167
2020 -0.77 −0.24 #155
2019 -0.53 −0.08 #137
2018 -0.45 −0.08 #132
2017 -0.38 +0.04 #126
2016 -0.42 −0.05 #125
2015 -0.37 −0.07 #118
2014 -0.30 −0.21 #115
2013 -0.08 +0.06 #100
2012 -0.14 −0.02 #105
2011 -0.12 −0.14 #98
2010 0.02 +0.12 #92
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 221.3% Reserves YoY -15.4% FX YoY +820.4%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lebanon's regulatory quality?

Lebanon's regulatory quality was -1.40 in 2025. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 38.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Lebanon?

Lebanon's regulatory quality peaked at 0.02 in 2010.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Lebanon?

The lowest regulatory quality in Lebanon was -1.40 in 2025.

How does Lebanon rank in regulatory quality?

Lebanon ranks 186th 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 Lebanon in 2025?

Lebanon's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Lebanon in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Lebanon in 2025 was -1.40. This ranks 186th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_lebanon_regulatory-quality, title = {Lebanon Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }