Sudan Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Sudan's regulatory quality was -1.53 in 2025, ranked 191st globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Sudan's regulatory quality stood at -1.53 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.53 by 2025. Sudan ranked 191st globally.
Sudan's Regulatory Quality has exhibited considerable volatility over the past 26 years, according to the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators. The country's score has fluctuated between a high of -1.20 in 2004 and a low of -1.67 in 2019, indicating a generally declining trend. Notably, Sudan's current score of -1.53 ranks it 191st globally, closely mirroring the Central African Republic's score of -1.52. This suggests that Sudan faces significant challenges in terms of regulatory quality, hindering its economic development. The country's regulatory environment has been plagued by instability, corruption, and bureaucratic inefficiencies, which have stifled investment and growth. To improve its regulatory quality, Sudan would need to implement robust reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, reducing corruption, and streamlining bureaucratic processes. A sustained commitment to these reforms, coupled with a stable political environment, could help Sudan improve its regulatory quality and break the cycle of decline.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.52 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.53 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.53 | +0.07 | #191 |
| 2023 | -1.60 | −0.02 | #194 |
| 2022 | -1.58 | −0.10 | #194 |
| 2021 | -1.48 | +0.09 | #192 |
| 2020 | -1.57 | +0.10 | #194 |
| 2019 | -1.67 | −0.03 | #194 |
| 2018 | -1.64 | −0.07 | #195 |
| 2017 | -1.58 | −0.09 | #196 |
| 2016 | -1.49 | +0.02 | #192 |
| 2015 | -1.50 | −0.06 | #194 |
| 2014 | -1.45 | +0.02 | #190 |
| 2013 | -1.46 | +0.01 | #188 |
| 2012 | -1.48 | −0.16 | #189 |
| 2011 | -1.32 | +0.03 | #184 |
| 2010 | -1.34 | −0.07 | #187 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sudan's regulatory quality was -1.53 in 2025. Ranked 191st globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from the previous year.
Sudan's regulatory quality peaked at -1.20 in 2004.
The lowest regulatory quality in Sudan was -1.67 in 2019.
Sudan ranks 191st globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Sudan's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.53 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Sudan in 2025 was -1.53. This ranks 191st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_regulatory-quality,
title = {Sudan Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}