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Nicaragua Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-1.03 −0.15 (-17.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #170 Global Peak -0.24 (1998) Source World Bank WGI

Nicaragua Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Nicaragua's regulatory quality stood at -1.03 in 2025, a decline of +0.15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.03 by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 170th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.09 - -
2025* trend -1.03 - -
2025 -1.03 −0.15 #170
2023 -0.88 +0.04 #162
2022 -0.91 −0.06 #166
2021 -0.85 −0.17 #164
2020 -0.68 +0.03 #147
2019 -0.71 +0.02 #150
2018 -0.73 −0.04 #153
2017 -0.70 −0.17 #148
2016 -0.53 −0.11 #138
2015 -0.42 −0.01 #124
2014 -0.41 −0.10 #126
2013 -0.31 +0.00 #115
2012 -0.31 +0.04 #117
2011 -0.35 −0.05 #122
2010 -0.30 +0.13 #116
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 +12.1% GDP growth 3.6% C/A balance 4.2%
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

Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Nicaragua's regulatory quality?

Nicaragua's regulatory quality was -1.03 in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 17.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Nicaragua?

Nicaragua's regulatory quality peaked at -0.24 in 1998.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Nicaragua?

The lowest regulatory quality in Nicaragua was -1.03 in 2025.

How does Nicaragua rank in regulatory quality?

Nicaragua ranks 170th 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 Nicaragua in 2025?

Nicaragua's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.03 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Nicaragua in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Nicaragua in 2025 was -1.03. This ranks 170th in the world.

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