Sierra Leone Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Sierra Leone's regulatory quality was -1.16 in 2025, ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 9.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Sierra Leone's regulatory quality has exhibited a mixed trend over the past 26 years. Beginning with a low of -1.57 in 2000, the country made gradual improvements, reaching a peak of -0.71 in 2012. However, progress was short-lived as the indicator declined to -1.16 in 2025, ranking the country 173 globally. Compared to its peers, Sierra Leone's regulatory quality is similar to Mauritania's, which also scored -1.17 in 2025. The indicator's fluctuations are reflective of the country's ongoing efforts to strengthen its institutions and governance structures. Despite some progress, Sierra Leone still lags behind its peers, such as Lao PDR, which has a higher regulatory quality score of -1.08. To reverse its declining trend, Sierra Leone needs to continue implementing structural reforms and addressing corruption, which would help improve its regulatory quality and enhance its business environment.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Sierra Leone's regulatory quality was -1.16 in 2025. Ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 9.2% decrease from the previous year.
Sierra Leone's regulatory quality peaked at -0.71 in 2012.
The lowest regulatory quality in Sierra Leone was -1.57 in 2000.
Sierra Leone ranks 173rd globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Sierra Leone's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.16 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Sierra Leone in 2025 was -1.16. This ranks 173rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_regulatory-quality,
title = {Sierra Leone Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}