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Uganda Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.56 −0.05 (-9.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #140 Global Peak 0.12 (1998) Source World Bank WGI

Uganda Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Uganda's regulatory quality stood at -0.56 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.56 by 2025. Uganda ranked 140th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.59 - -
2025* trend -0.56 - -
2025 -0.56 −0.05 #140
2023 -0.52 −0.03 #136
2022 -0.49 +0.00 #135
2021 -0.49 −0.01 #132
2020 -0.48 −0.07 #129
2019 -0.41 −0.13 #128
2018 -0.29 −0.02 #118
2017 -0.26 +0.01 #117
2016 -0.27 +0.05 #114
2015 -0.32 −0.06 #113
2014 -0.26 +0.02 #109
2013 -0.28 −0.01 #112
2012 -0.26 −0.09 #113
2011 -0.18 +0.02 #105
2010 -0.20 −0.01 #106
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 16.6% Rate 21.8% Gap +5.3pp Reserves YoY -3.3%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uganda's regulatory quality?

Uganda's regulatory quality was -0.56 in 2025. Ranked 140th globally. This represents a 9.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Uganda?

Uganda's regulatory quality peaked at 0.12 in 1998.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Uganda?

The lowest regulatory quality in Uganda was -0.56 in 2025.

How does Uganda rank in regulatory quality?

Uganda ranks 140th 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 Uganda in 2025?

Uganda's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.56 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Uganda in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Uganda in 2025 was -0.56. This ranks 140th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_uganda_regulatory-quality, title = {Uganda Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }