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Timor-Leste Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.31 +0.18 (+36.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #116 Global Peak -0.31 (2025) Source World Bank WGI

Timor-Leste Regulatory Quality (2002–2025)

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
Show all years (2002-2025)
* 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 +42.4% GDP growth 5.4% C/A balance 54.8%
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

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

What is Timor-Leste's regulatory quality?

Timor-Leste's regulatory quality was -0.31 in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 36.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste's regulatory quality peaked at -0.31 in 2025.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Timor-Leste?

The lowest regulatory quality in Timor-Leste was -1.63 in 2007.

How does Timor-Leste rank in regulatory quality?

Timor-Leste ranks 116th 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 Timor-Leste in 2025?

Timor-Leste's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.31 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Timor-Leste in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Timor-Leste in 2025 was -0.31. This ranks 116th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_regulatory-quality, title = {Timor-Leste Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }