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Paraguay Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.12 −0.04 (-45.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #104 Global Peak -0.08 (2023) Source World Bank WGI

Paraguay Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Paraguay's regulatory quality stood at -0.12 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.12 by 2025. Paraguay ranked 104th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.11 - -
2025* trend -0.12 - -
2025 -0.12 −0.04 #104
2023 -0.08 +0.09 #99
2022 -0.17 +0.05 #109
2021 -0.22 −0.08 #111
2020 -0.14 −0.00 #109
2019 -0.14 −0.05 #104
2018 -0.09 +0.16 #101
2017 -0.25 −0.02 #114
2016 -0.23 −0.02 #112
2015 -0.21 −0.00 #109
2014 -0.21 +0.04 #103
2013 -0.25 +0.01 #110
2012 -0.26 +0.07 #112
2011 -0.33 +0.03 #120
2010 -0.36 +0.05 #121
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 +14.5% GDP growth 4.8% C/A balance 3.4%
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

Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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 Paraguay's regulatory quality?

Paraguay's regulatory quality was -0.12 in 2025. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 45.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Paraguay?

Paraguay's regulatory quality peaked at -0.08 in 2023.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Paraguay?

The lowest regulatory quality in Paraguay was -0.86 in 2005.

How does Paraguay rank in regulatory quality?

Paraguay ranks 104th 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 Paraguay in 2025?

Paraguay's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.12 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Paraguay in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Paraguay in 2025 was -0.12. This ranks 104th in the world.

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