Russian Federation Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Russian Federation's regulatory quality was -1.53 in 2025, ranked 192nd globally. This represents a 36.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's regulatory quality stood at -1.53 in 2025, a decline of +0.41 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.53 by 2025. Russian Federation ranked 192nd globally.
The Regulatory Quality of the Russian Federation, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has experienced a downward trend over the past 26 years. The indicator's all-time peak of -0.10 in 2004 marked a brief period of relative improvement, but the country has since regressed, with the latest value of -1.53 ranking it among the lowest globally. This decline is comparable to that of Sudan, which shares the same ranking. The indicator's all-time trough in 2025 represents a concerning deterioration in regulatory quality, suggesting that the business environment and institutional frameworks in Russia have become increasingly challenging. The regression in Regulatory Quality has significant implications for the country's economic development and investment climate. A reversal of this trend would likely require sustained efforts to improve governance, enhance the rule of law, and increase transparency in business practices.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.73 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.53 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.53 | −0.41 | #192 |
| 2023 | -1.12 | +0.02 | #177 |
| 2022 | -1.14 | −0.60 | #176 |
| 2021 | -0.54 | −0.06 | #136 |
| 2020 | -0.48 | −0.01 | #132 |
| 2019 | -0.48 | +0.09 | #134 |
| 2018 | -0.56 | −0.04 | #142 |
| 2017 | -0.53 | −0.08 | #140 |
| 2016 | -0.44 | +0.14 | #129 |
| 2015 | -0.58 | −0.18 | #140 |
| 2014 | -0.40 | −0.05 | #124 |
| 2013 | -0.36 | −0.01 | #122 |
| 2012 | -0.35 | −0.04 | #120 |
| 2011 | -0.31 | −0.00 | #118 |
| 2010 | -0.31 | −0.02 | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Russian Federation matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Russian Federation's regulatory quality was -1.53 in 2025. Ranked 192nd globally. This represents a 36.6% decrease from the previous year.
Russian Federation's regulatory quality peaked at -0.10 in 2004.
The lowest regulatory quality in Russian Federation was -1.53 in 2025.
Russian Federation ranks 192nd globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Russian Federation's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.53 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Russian Federation in 2025 was -1.53. This ranks 192nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_russian-federation_regulatory-quality,
title = {Russian Federation Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/russian-federation/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}