Lebanon Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Lebanon's regulatory quality was -1.40 in 2025, ranked 186th globally. This represents a 38.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Lebanon’s regulatory quality score, measured by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, has deteriorated sharply over the 26‑year span from 1996 to 2025, falling from –0.41 in the earliest year to –1.40 in 2025, the lowest point recorded and the 186th lowest ranking globally. The indicator briefly reached its all‑time peak of 0.02 in 2010, suggesting a fleeting period of modestly improved regulatory frameworks, but subsequent political instability, fiscal crises and a deteriorating business environment have driven the score down to the current trough. Compared with peer economies, Lebanon’s 2025 figure of –1.40 is marginally worse than Haiti (–1.41) and slightly below the Democratic Republic of Congo (–1.37), underscoring a regulatory environment that lags behind similarly challenged nations. If reforms that strengthen rule‑of‑law enforcement, streamline licensing procedures and enhance transparency are implemented, the downward trajectory could be halted and the score may begin to recover in the coming years.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Lebanon's regulatory quality was -1.40 in 2025. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 38.2% decrease from the previous year.
Lebanon's regulatory quality peaked at 0.02 in 2010.
The lowest regulatory quality in Lebanon was -1.40 in 2025.
Lebanon ranks 186th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Lebanon's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Lebanon in 2025 was -1.40. This ranks 186th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_regulatory-quality,
title = {Lebanon Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}