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Qatar Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

1.10 +0.12 (+12.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #36 Global Peak 1.10 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Qatar Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Qatar's regulatory quality stood at 1.10 in 2025, a rise of +0.12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.10 by 2025. Qatar ranked 36th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend 1.17 - -
2025* trend 1.10 - -
2025 1.10 +0.12 #36
2023 0.98 +0.11 #38
2022 0.87 +0.01 #43
2021 0.86 +0.02 #43
2020 0.84 +0.17 #46
2019 0.67 +0.08 #50
2018 0.59 +0.18 #54
2017 0.40 −0.28 #64
2016 0.68 +0.02 #52
2015 0.66 +0.09 #54
2014 0.57 −0.17 #58
2013 0.74 −0.05 #50
2012 0.80 +0.30 #47
2011 0.50 −0.10 #64
2010 0.60 −0.09 #58
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 +12.3% GDP growth 4.2% C/A balance 26.8%
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

Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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 Qatar's regulatory quality?

Qatar's regulatory quality was 1.10 in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 12.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Qatar?

Qatar's regulatory quality peaked at 1.10 in 2025.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Qatar?

The lowest regulatory quality in Qatar was -0.02 in 2000.

How does Qatar rank in regulatory quality?

Qatar ranks 36th 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 Qatar in 2025?

Qatar's regulatory quality is projected to reach 1.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Qatar in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Qatar in 2025 was 1.10. This ranks 36th in the world.

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