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Uruguay Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

0.74 +0.07 (+9.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #49 Global Peak 0.91 (1998) Source World Bank WGI

Uruguay Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Uruguay's regulatory quality stood at 0.74 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.74 by 2025. Uruguay ranked 49th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.76 - -
2025* trend 0.74 - -
2025 0.74 +0.07 #49
2023 0.68 −0.04 #51
2022 0.71 −0.01 #50
2021 0.72 +0.03 #52
2020 0.69 +0.07 #51
2019 0.61 −0.01 #52
2018 0.62 −0.02 #52
2017 0.64 −0.04 #52
2016 0.68 +0.09 #53
2015 0.59 −0.14 #56
2014 0.72 +0.01 #50
2013 0.72 +0.12 #52
2012 0.60 −0.01 #58
2011 0.61 +0.01 #56
2010 0.60 +0.09 #57
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.8% GDP growth -7.4% Unemployment 10.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uruguay's regulatory quality?

Uruguay's regulatory quality was 0.74 in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 9.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Uruguay?

Uruguay's regulatory quality peaked at 0.91 in 1998.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Uruguay?

The lowest regulatory quality in Uruguay was 0.30 in 2004.

How does Uruguay rank in regulatory quality?

Uruguay ranks 49th 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 Uruguay in 2025?

Uruguay's regulatory quality is projected to reach 0.74 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Uruguay in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Uruguay in 2025 was 0.74. This ranks 49th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_uruguay_regulatory-quality, title = {Uruguay Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }