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Ukraine Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.34 −0.07 (-27.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #121 Global Peak -0.22 (2019) Source World Bank WGI

Ukraine Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Ukraine's regulatory quality stood at -0.34 in 2025, a decline of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.34 by 2025. Ukraine ranked 121st globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.36 - -
2025* trend -0.34 - -
2025 -0.34 −0.07 #121
2023 -0.27 +0.07 #113
2022 -0.33 −0.04 #119
2021 -0.29 −0.02 #116
2020 -0.27 −0.05 #116
2019 -0.22 +0.04 #111
2018 -0.26 +0.03 #114
2017 -0.28 +0.13 #120
2016 -0.41 +0.21 #124
2015 -0.62 −0.03 #142
2014 -0.59 −0.00 #138
2013 -0.59 −0.03 #141
2012 -0.55 +0.01 #139
2011 -0.56 −0.11 #137
2010 -0.45 +0.10 #130
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 20.2% Real rate -12.1%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ukraine's regulatory quality?

Ukraine's regulatory quality was -0.34 in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 27.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Ukraine?

Ukraine's regulatory quality peaked at -0.22 in 2019.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Ukraine?

The lowest regulatory quality in Ukraine was -0.71 in 1998.

How does Ukraine rank in regulatory quality?

Ukraine ranks 121st 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 Ukraine in 2025?

Ukraine's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.34 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Ukraine in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Ukraine in 2025 was -0.34. This ranks 121st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_ukraine_regulatory-quality, title = {Ukraine Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }