Samoa Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Samoa's regulatory quality was -0.28 in 2025, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Samoa's regulatory quality stood at -0.28 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.28 by 2025. Samoa ranked 114th globally.
Samoa's Regulatory Quality has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 26 years, according to the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators. The country's score peaked in 1998 at 0.04, but began to decline in the subsequent years, hitting a trough of -0.36 in 2012. Although the score has marginally improved since then, it remains at a concerning level of -0.28 as of 2025, ranking it 114 globally. This trajectory is comparable to that of Guatemala, which shares a similar score of -0.28. The country's regulatory environment has been a subject of concern, with a lack of transparency and accountability contributing to the decline. A sustained effort to strengthen institutions, improve governance, and enhance the business environment would be crucial in reversing this trend and improving Samoa's competitiveness.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.29 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.28 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.28 | −0.01 | #114 |
| 2023 | -0.27 | +0.00 | #114 |
| 2022 | -0.27 | −0.05 | #116 |
| 2021 | -0.22 | −0.01 | #110 |
| 2020 | -0.21 | +0.05 | #113 |
| 2019 | -0.26 | −0.12 | #114 |
| 2018 | -0.14 | −0.06 | #105 |
| 2017 | -0.08 | +0.06 | #102 |
| 2016 | -0.14 | −0.06 | #104 |
| 2015 | -0.08 | +0.13 | #98 |
| 2014 | -0.21 | +0.07 | #104 |
| 2013 | -0.27 | +0.08 | #111 |
| 2012 | -0.36 | −0.03 | #122 |
| 2011 | -0.32 | −0.05 | #119 |
| 2010 | -0.27 | −0.03 | #114 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Samoa's regulatory quality was -0.28 in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from the previous year.
Samoa's regulatory quality peaked at 0.04 in 1998.
The lowest regulatory quality in Samoa was -0.36 in 2012.
Samoa ranks 114th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Samoa's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.28 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Samoa in 2025 was -0.28. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_regulatory-quality,
title = {Samoa Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}