Lesotho Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Overview
Lesotho's regulatory quality stood at -0.61 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025. Lesotho ranked 143rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.61 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.61 | −0.02 | #143 |
| 2023 | -0.59 | +0.03 | #142 |
| 2022 | -0.62 | +0.14 | #143 |
| 2021 | -0.76 | −0.09 | #153 |
| 2020 | -0.67 | −0.06 | #144 |
| 2019 | -0.61 | −0.05 | #141 |
| 2018 | -0.56 | −0.17 | #141 |
| 2017 | -0.38 | +0.08 | #128 |
| 2016 | -0.46 | +0.00 | #132 |
| 2015 | -0.46 | −0.02 | #131 |
| 2014 | -0.44 | −0.07 | #130 |
| 2013 | -0.38 | +0.17 | #124 |
| 2012 | -0.54 | +0.10 | #138 |
| 2011 | -0.64 | −0.01 | #144 |
| 2010 | -0.63 | +0.02 | #144 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho's regulatory quality was -0.61 in 2025. Ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year.
Lesotho's regulatory quality peaked at -0.16 in 2000.
The lowest regulatory quality in Lesotho was -0.76 in 2021.
Lesotho ranks 143rd globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Lesotho's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.61 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Lesotho in 2025 was -0.61. This ranks 143rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_regulatory-quality,
title = {Lesotho Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/regulatory-quality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}