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Myanmar Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-1.83 −0.39 (-27.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #197 Global Peak -0.62 (2020) Source World Bank WGI

Myanmar Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Myanmar's regulatory quality stood at -1.83 in 2025, a decline of +0.39 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.83 by 2025. Myanmar ranked 197th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -2.02 - -
2025* trend -1.83 - -
2025 -1.83 −0.39 #197
2023 -1.44 −0.20 #189
2022 -1.24 −0.12 #183
2021 -1.12 −0.50 #178
2020 -0.62 +0.13 #141
2019 -0.75 −0.00 #157
2018 -0.75 +0.09 #155
2017 -0.84 +0.03 #165
2016 -0.87 +0.37 #164
2015 -1.25 +0.15 #186
2014 -1.40 +0.10 #189
2013 -1.50 +0.33 #190
2012 -1.83 +0.27 #196
2011 -2.10 +0.14 #198
2010 -2.24 −0.01 #198
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 +40.4% GDP growth 10.6% C/A balance 2.7%
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

Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. 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 Myanmar's regulatory quality?

Myanmar's regulatory quality was -1.83 in 2025. Ranked 197th globally. This represents a 27.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Myanmar?

Myanmar's regulatory quality peaked at -0.62 in 2020.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Myanmar?

The lowest regulatory quality in Myanmar was -2.35 in 2004.

How does Myanmar rank in regulatory quality?

Myanmar ranks 197th 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 Myanmar in 2025?

Myanmar's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.83 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Myanmar in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Myanmar in 2025 was -1.83. This ranks 197th in the world.

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