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Solomon Islands Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.74 +0.04 (+5.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #153 Global Peak -0.74 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Solomon Islands Regulatory Quality (2004–2025)

Overview

Solomon Islands's regulatory quality stood at -0.74 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.74 by 2025. Solomon Islands ranked 153rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.72 - -
2025* trend -0.74 - -
2025 -0.74 +0.04 #153
2023 -0.78 −0.01 #159
2022 -0.77 +0.08 #159
2021 -0.85 −0.01 #163
2020 -0.83 +0.00 #163
2019 -0.84 +0.01 #168
2018 -0.85 −0.04 #167
2017 -0.81 +0.16 #159
2016 -0.97 −0.00 #174
2015 -0.97 +0.13 #172
2014 -1.10 +0.01 #177
2013 -1.11 −0.07 #174
2012 -1.04 +0.01 #171
2011 -1.06 +0.15 #173
2010 -1.20 +0.02 #182
Show all years (2004-2025)
* 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 +21.0% GDP growth 2.5% C/A balance 2.2%
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

Solomon Islands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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 Solomon Islands's regulatory quality?

Solomon Islands's regulatory quality was -0.74 in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 5.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands's regulatory quality peaked at -0.74 in 2025.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Solomon Islands?

The lowest regulatory quality in Solomon Islands was -1.22 in 2009.

How does Solomon Islands rank in regulatory quality?

Solomon Islands ranks 153rd 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 Solomon Islands in 2025?

Solomon Islands's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.74 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Solomon Islands in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Solomon Islands in 2025 was -0.74. This ranks 153rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_solomon-islands_regulatory-quality, title = {Solomon Islands Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/solomon-islands/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }