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Mauritania Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-1.17 −0.18 (-17.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #174 Global Peak 0.17 (2002) Source World Bank WGI

Mauritania Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Mauritania's regulatory quality stood at -1.17 in 2025, a decline of +0.18 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.17 by 2025. Mauritania ranked 174th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.23 - -
2025* trend -1.17 - -
2025 -1.17 −0.18 #174
2023 -1.00 +0.07 #173
2022 -1.06 +0.01 #173
2021 -1.08 −0.18 #177
2020 -0.89 −0.07 #171
2019 -0.83 +0.04 #166
2018 -0.87 −0.05 #169
2017 -0.82 −0.03 #162
2016 -0.79 +0.12 #156
2015 -0.91 −0.08 #167
2014 -0.83 −0.16 #153
2013 -0.67 −0.02 #147
2012 -0.65 +0.15 #145
2011 -0.80 +0.04 #155
2010 -0.84 −0.13 #157
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 +176.4% GDP growth 18.3% C/A balance 3.7%
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

Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. 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 Mauritania's regulatory quality?

Mauritania's regulatory quality was -1.17 in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 17.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Mauritania?

Mauritania's regulatory quality peaked at 0.17 in 2002.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Mauritania?

The lowest regulatory quality in Mauritania was -1.17 in 2025.

How does Mauritania rank in regulatory quality?

Mauritania ranks 174th 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 Mauritania in 2025?

Mauritania's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.17 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Mauritania in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Mauritania in 2025 was -1.17. This ranks 174th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_mauritania_regulatory-quality, title = {Mauritania Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }