South Sudan Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
South Sudan's regulatory quality was -2.19 in 2025, ranked 201st globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 2011–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's regulatory quality stood at -2.19 in 2025, a decline of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -2.19 by 2025. South Sudan ranked 201st globally.
South Sudan's regulatory quality has been consistently low, with the latest World Bank WGI score standing at -2.19 in 2025, ranking it 201st globally. This represents a decline from its earliest recorded score of -1.72 in 2011, and a significant drop from its all-time peak of -1.45 in 2012. The country's regulatory environment is now at its all-time trough, with scores lower than peer countries such as Yemen, Republic of, which has a score of -2.01. Turkmenistan, another peer, has a slightly better score of -2.09. The persistent decline in regulatory quality is a concern, and reversing this trend would require significant improvements in the country's institutional framework and governance. As the country looks to the future, a shift in its regulatory trajectory will depend on its ability to implement reforms that promote transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -2.22 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -2.19 | - | - |
| 2025 | -2.19 | −0.07 | #201 |
| 2023 | -2.12 | −0.01 | #201 |
| 2022 | -2.10 | −0.10 | #201 |
| 2021 | -2.00 | +0.01 | #199 |
| 2020 | -2.01 | −0.03 | #199 |
| 2019 | -1.98 | +0.05 | #198 |
| 2018 | -2.04 | −0.10 | #199 |
| 2017 | -1.93 | −0.13 | #198 |
| 2016 | -1.80 | −0.13 | #198 |
| 2015 | -1.67 | −0.03 | #197 |
| 2014 | -1.64 | −0.13 | #193 |
| 2013 | -1.52 | −0.07 | #191 |
| 2012 | -1.45 | +0.27 | #188 |
| 2011 | -1.72 | – | #195 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's regulatory quality was -2.19 in 2025. Ranked 201st globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from the previous year.
South Sudan's regulatory quality peaked at -1.45 in 2012.
The lowest regulatory quality in South Sudan was -2.19 in 2025.
South Sudan ranks 201st globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
South Sudan's regulatory quality is projected to reach -2.19 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of South Sudan in 2025 was -2.19. This ranks 201st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_regulatory-quality,
title = {South Sudan Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}