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Nepal Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.59 +0.07 (+10.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #142 Global Peak -0.40 (1996) Source World Bank WGI

Nepal Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Nepal's regulatory quality stood at -0.59 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.59 by 2025. Nepal ranked 142nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.57 - -
2025* trend -0.59 - -
2025 -0.59 +0.07 #142
2023 -0.66 −0.01 #147
2022 -0.65 −0.01 #146
2021 -0.64 +0.09 #145
2020 -0.74 +0.00 #151
2019 -0.74 +0.04 #154
2018 -0.78 −0.04 #156
2017 -0.74 +0.05 #152
2016 -0.79 +0.04 #157
2015 -0.83 +0.02 #155
2014 -0.85 +0.01 #157
2013 -0.86 −0.05 #158
2012 -0.81 −0.07 #155
2011 -0.73 +0.03 #151
2010 -0.76 −0.04 #154
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.8% GDP growth 0.4% Unemployment 10.7%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nepal's regulatory quality?

Nepal's regulatory quality was -0.59 in 2025. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 10.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Nepal?

Nepal's regulatory quality peaked at -0.40 in 1996.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Nepal?

The lowest regulatory quality in Nepal was -0.86 in 2013.

How does Nepal rank in regulatory quality?

Nepal ranks 142nd 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 Nepal in 2025?

Nepal's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.59 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Nepal in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Nepal in 2025 was -0.59. This ranks 142nd in the world.

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