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Trinidad and Tobago Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.04 +0.09 (+66.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #100 Global Peak 0.72 (2002) Source World Bank WGI

Trinidad and Tobago Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago's regulatory quality stood at -0.04 in 2025, a rise of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.04 by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 100th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.02 - -
2025* trend -0.04 - -
2025 -0.04 +0.09 #100
2023 -0.13 −0.06 #104
2022 -0.07 +0.02 #100
2021 -0.10 +0.08 #103
2020 -0.18 +0.01 #110
2019 -0.19 −0.06 #110
2018 -0.13 −0.14 #103
2017 0.01 +0.03 #90
2016 -0.02 −0.08 #95
2015 0.06 −0.09 #91
2014 0.15 −0.07 #87
2013 0.21 −0.03 #81
2012 0.25 −0.28 #80
2011 0.52 −0.02 #63
2010 0.54 −0.03 #63
Show all years (1996-2025)
* 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 +12.9% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 14.1%
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

Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. 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 Trinidad and Tobago's regulatory quality?

Trinidad and Tobago's regulatory quality was -0.04 in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 66.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's regulatory quality peaked at 0.72 in 2002.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest regulatory quality in Trinidad and Tobago was -0.19 in 2019.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank in regulatory quality?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 100th 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 Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

Trinidad and Tobago's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.04 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was -0.04. This ranks 100th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_regulatory-quality, title = {Trinidad and Tobago Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }