Timor-Leste Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Overview
Timor-Leste's regulatory quality stood at -0.31 in 2025, a rise of +0.18 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.31 by 2025. Timor-Leste ranked 116th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.22 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.31 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.31 | +0.18 | #116 |
| 2023 | -0.49 | −0.02 | #132 |
| 2022 | -0.47 | +0.30 | #133 |
| 2021 | -0.78 | −0.01 | #156 |
| 2020 | -0.76 | +0.01 | #153 |
| 2019 | -0.78 | +0.02 | #160 |
| 2018 | -0.79 | −0.05 | #158 |
| 2017 | -0.74 | +0.25 | #153 |
| 2016 | -0.99 | +0.00 | #177 |
| 2015 | -0.99 | −0.09 | #174 |
| 2014 | -0.91 | +0.09 | #164 |
| 2013 | -0.99 | +0.03 | #167 |
| 2012 | -1.02 | +0.03 | #170 |
| 2011 | -1.05 | +0.06 | #172 |
| 2010 | -1.11 | +0.05 | #174 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Timor-Leste's regulatory quality was -0.31 in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 36.6% increase from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's regulatory quality peaked at -0.31 in 2025.
The lowest regulatory quality in Timor-Leste was -1.63 in 2007.
Timor-Leste ranks 116th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Timor-Leste's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.31 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Timor-Leste in 2025 was -0.31. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_regulatory-quality,
title = {Timor-Leste Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/regulatory-quality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}