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Niger Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.81 +0.01 (+1.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #160 Global Peak -0.41 (2005) Source World Bank WGI

Niger Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Niger's regulatory quality stood at -0.81 in 2025, a rise of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.81 by 2025. Niger ranked 160th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.82 - -
2025* trend -0.81 - -
2025 -0.81 +0.01 #160
2023 -0.82 −0.10 #161
2022 -0.72 +0.04 #156
2021 -0.76 +0.04 #154
2020 -0.80 −0.07 #159
2019 -0.72 −0.04 #152
2018 -0.68 +0.04 #150
2017 -0.73 −0.01 #150
2016 -0.72 +0.06 #151
2015 -0.78 −0.04 #152
2014 -0.74 −0.16 #149
2013 -0.58 +0.03 #140
2012 -0.61 −0.04 #142
2011 -0.57 −0.00 #138
2010 -0.56 −0.04 #137
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 11.3% Real rate -4.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Niger's regulatory quality?

Niger's regulatory quality was -0.81 in 2025. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Niger?

Niger's regulatory quality peaked at -0.41 in 2005.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Niger?

The lowest regulatory quality in Niger was -0.98 in 1996.

How does Niger rank in regulatory quality?

Niger ranks 160th 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 Niger in 2025?

Niger's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.81 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Niger in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Niger in 2025 was -0.81. This ranks 160th in the world.

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