Philippines Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Philippines's regulatory quality was 0.13 in 2025, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 19.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Philippines's regulatory quality stood at 0.13 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.13 by 2025. Philippines ranked 89th globally.
The Philippines' Regulatory Quality score, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has shown significant fluctuations over the past 26 years. The country's lowest point was reached in 2004 with a score of -0.37, a stark contrast to its peak of 0.24 in 1998. This volatility suggests that the Philippine government's ability to establish and enforce clear and transparent rules has been a significant challenge. The current score of 0.13, ranking 89th globally, indicates a mixed picture of regulatory quality. Vanuatu, a peer country, currently ranks slightly higher with a score of 0.14. This performance is a marked improvement from the score of 0.02 in 1996, the first year of available data. A sustained commitment to improving the business environment and reducing bureaucratic red tape could potentially lead to a reversal of this trend and propel the Philippines upwards in the regulatory quality rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.14 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.13 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.13 | −0.03 | #89 |
| 2023 | 0.16 | +0.10 | #85 |
| 2022 | 0.06 | +0.00 | #92 |
| 2021 | 0.06 | −0.05 | #90 |
| 2020 | 0.11 | +0.01 | #85 |
| 2019 | 0.10 | +0.07 | #79 |
| 2018 | 0.03 | −0.10 | #87 |
| 2017 | 0.13 | +0.01 | #80 |
| 2016 | 0.11 | +0.06 | #84 |
| 2015 | 0.05 | −0.02 | #92 |
| 2014 | 0.08 | +0.05 | #89 |
| 2013 | 0.02 | −0.02 | #92 |
| 2012 | 0.04 | +0.20 | #91 |
| 2011 | -0.16 | +0.05 | #102 |
| 2010 | -0.22 | −0.10 | #108 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Philippines's regulatory quality was 0.13 in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 19.9% decrease from the previous year.
Philippines's regulatory quality peaked at 0.24 in 1998.
The lowest regulatory quality in Philippines was -0.37 in 2004.
Philippines ranks 89th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Philippines's regulatory quality is projected to reach 0.13 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Philippines in 2025 was 0.13. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_philippines_regulatory-quality,
title = {Philippines Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/philippines/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}