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Madagascar Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.82 −0.02 (-2.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #161 Global Peak -0.25 (2006) Source World Bank WGI

Madagascar Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Madagascar's regulatory quality stood at -0.82 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.82 by 2025. Madagascar ranked 161st globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.82 - -
2025* trend -0.82 - -
2025 -0.82 −0.02 #161
2023 -0.80 +0.02 #160
2022 -0.82 +0.02 #161
2021 -0.84 −0.03 #161
2020 -0.81 −0.02 #161
2019 -0.79 −0.00 #162
2018 -0.79 −0.05 #157
2017 -0.74 −0.00 #151
2016 -0.74 +0.07 #152
2015 -0.81 −0.09 #154
2014 -0.72 −0.06 #147
2013 -0.66 −0.08 #146
2012 -0.58 −0.02 #140
2011 -0.55 +0.05 #136
2010 -0.61 −0.06 #141
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +42.3% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 0.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madagascar's regulatory quality?

Madagascar's regulatory quality was -0.82 in 2025. Ranked 161st globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Madagascar?

Madagascar's regulatory quality peaked at -0.25 in 2006.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Madagascar?

The lowest regulatory quality in Madagascar was -0.91 in 1996.

How does Madagascar rank in regulatory quality?

Madagascar ranks 161st 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 Madagascar in 2025?

Madagascar's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.82 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Madagascar in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Madagascar in 2025 was -0.82. This ranks 161st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_madagascar_regulatory-quality, title = {Madagascar Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/madagascar/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }