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Mexico Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.32 −0.14 (-83.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #117 Global Peak 0.44 (2002) Source World Bank WGI

Mexico Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Mexico's regulatory quality stood at -0.32 in 2025, a decline of +0.14 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.32 by 2025. Mexico ranked 117th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.37 - -
2025* trend -0.32 - -
2025 -0.32 −0.14 #117
2023 -0.17 −0.02 #107
2022 -0.15 +0.10 #106
2021 -0.25 −0.24 #112
2020 -0.01 −0.03 #98
2019 0.01 −0.07 #88
2018 0.08 −0.10 #82
2017 0.18 −0.02 #76
2016 0.20 −0.08 #75
2015 0.28 −0.08 #71
2014 0.36 −0.06 #67
2013 0.42 −0.00 #67
2012 0.42 +0.23 #68
2011 0.18 +0.03 #86
2010 0.16 −0.02 #89
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 16.6% Rate 23.7% Gap +7.2pp Reserves YoY -0.1%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mexico's regulatory quality?

Mexico's regulatory quality was -0.32 in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 83.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Mexico?

Mexico's regulatory quality peaked at 0.44 in 2002.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Mexico?

The lowest regulatory quality in Mexico was -0.32 in 2025.

How does Mexico rank in regulatory quality?

Mexico ranks 117th 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 Mexico in 2025?

Mexico's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.32 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Mexico in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Mexico in 2025 was -0.32. This ranks 117th in the world.

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Mexico Regulatory Quality. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/mexico/regulatory-quality
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@misc{historysaid_mexico_regulatory-quality, title = {Mexico Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }