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Liberia Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.89 +0.03 (+3.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #164 Global Peak -0.88 (2014) Source World Bank WGI

Liberia Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Liberia's regulatory quality stood at -0.89 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.89 by 2025. Liberia ranked 164th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.87 - -
2025* trend -0.89 - -
2025 -0.89 +0.03 #164
2023 -0.92 +0.06 #166
2022 -0.98 −0.02 #169
2021 -0.96 +0.08 #173
2020 -1.04 −0.03 #178
2019 -1.01 −0.02 #178
2018 -0.99 −0.01 #176
2017 -0.98 −0.00 #174
2016 -0.98 −0.07 #175
2015 -0.90 −0.02 #166
2014 -0.88 +0.04 #160
2013 -0.92 +0.13 #160
2012 -1.05 +0.03 #172
2011 -1.08 −0.04 #176
2010 -1.04 +0.14 #168
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 17.5% Real rate -2.5%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Liberia 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

What is Liberia's regulatory quality?

Liberia's regulatory quality was -0.89 in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Liberia?

Liberia's regulatory quality peaked at -0.88 in 2014.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Liberia?

The lowest regulatory quality in Liberia was -1.86 in 2004.

How does Liberia rank in regulatory quality?

Liberia ranks 164th 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 Liberia in 2025?

Liberia's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.89 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Liberia in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Liberia in 2025 was -0.89. This ranks 164th in the world.

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