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Sierra Leone Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-1.16 −0.10 (-9.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #173 Global Peak -0.71 (2012) Source World Bank WGI

Sierra Leone Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Sierra Leone's regulatory quality stood at -1.16 in 2025, a decline of +0.10 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.16 by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 173rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.21 - -
2025* trend -1.16 - -
2025 -1.16 −0.10 #173
2023 -1.06 −0.01 #175
2022 -1.06 −0.08 #172
2021 -0.98 −0.08 #174
2020 -0.90 +0.01 #172
2019 -0.92 +0.00 #171
2018 -0.92 +0.03 #174
2017 -0.95 −0.00 #173
2016 -0.95 −0.02 #170
2015 -0.93 −0.11 #170
2014 -0.82 −0.10 #152
2013 -0.72 −0.01 #151
2012 -0.71 +0.02 #148
2011 -0.73 +0.03 #150
2010 -0.76 +0.05 #153
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 47.6% Reserves YoY -20.6% FX YoY +51.7%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Leone's regulatory quality?

Sierra Leone's regulatory quality was -1.16 in 2025. Ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 9.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's regulatory quality peaked at -0.71 in 2012.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Sierra Leone?

The lowest regulatory quality in Sierra Leone was -1.57 in 2000.

How does Sierra Leone rank in regulatory quality?

Sierra Leone ranks 173rd 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 Sierra Leone in 2025?

Sierra Leone's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.16 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Sierra Leone in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Sierra Leone in 2025 was -1.16. This ranks 173rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_regulatory-quality, title = {Sierra Leone Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }