Libya Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Libya's regulatory quality was -1.77 in 2025, ranked 194th globally. This represents a 9.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Libya's regulatory quality stood at -1.77 in 2025, a rise of +0.18 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.77 by 2025. Libya ranked 194th globally.
Libya’s regulatory quality score, measured by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, stood at –1.77 in 2025, placing it 194th among the 197 economies assessed. The index, which reflects the government’s ability to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations, has been tracked over 26 years; it began at –1.74 in 1996, improved to a peak of –1.09 in 2008, and then deteriorated sharply to an all‑time trough of –2.30 in 2019. The post‑2011 political fragmentation and ongoing security challenges have eroded institutional capacity, pushing the score below that of peers such as the Syrian Arab Republic (–1.79) and the Federal Republic of Somalia (–1.71). Although modest gains have been recorded since the 2019 low, Libya remains far behind the Russian Federation (–1.53) and Iran (–1.81), indicating that sustained reforms in public administration and legal frameworks will be essential to reverse the downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.68 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.77 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.77 | +0.18 | #194 |
| 2023 | -1.95 | +0.14 | #199 |
| 2022 | -2.09 | −0.12 | #200 |
| 2021 | -1.97 | +0.25 | #198 |
| 2020 | -2.22 | +0.08 | #202 |
| 2019 | -2.30 | −0.09 | #202 |
| 2018 | -2.22 | −0.07 | #202 |
| 2017 | -2.15 | +0.07 | #200 |
| 2016 | -2.22 | +0.03 | #202 |
| 2015 | -2.25 | −0.15 | #202 |
| 2014 | -2.10 | −0.35 | #199 |
| 2013 | -1.75 | −0.12 | #196 |
| 2012 | -1.62 | −0.19 | #195 |
| 2011 | -1.43 | −0.13 | #188 |
| 2010 | -1.30 | −0.11 | #185 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Libya's regulatory quality was -1.77 in 2025. Ranked 194th globally. This represents a 9.2% increase from the previous year.
Libya's regulatory quality peaked at -1.09 in 2008.
The lowest regulatory quality in Libya was -2.30 in 2019.
Libya ranks 194th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Libya's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.77 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Libya in 2025 was -1.77. This ranks 194th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_regulatory-quality,
title = {Libya Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}