Uzbekistan Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Uzbekistan's regulatory quality was -0.19 in 2025, ranked 109th globally. This represents a 66.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Uzbekistan's regulatory quality stood at -0.19 in 2025, a rise of +0.38 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.19 by 2025. Uzbekistan ranked 109th globally.
Uzbekistan’s Regulatory Quality score on the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators has risen markedly from a low of –2.24 in 2000 to –0.19 in 2025, the highest level recorded over the 26‑year series and placing the country 109th in the global ranking. This improvement reflects gradual reforms in the business‑regulatory environment, including streamlined licensing procedures and greater transparency in public administration, although the score remains well below the neutral benchmark of zero. Compared with peers of similar rank, Uzbekistan’s 2025 figure matches Ghana’s –0.19 and exceeds the Marshall Islands’ –0.22, while Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kiribati sit slightly higher at –0.16 and –0.15 respectively. Despite the progress, the negative rating indicates that regulatory practices still lag behind more advanced economies, and further enhancements in rule‑of‑law enforcement and anti‑corruption measures will be needed to sustain the upward trajectory and move the index into positive territory.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.05 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.19 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.19 | +0.38 | #109 |
| 2023 | -0.58 | −0.03 | #139 |
| 2022 | -0.55 | +0.05 | #138 |
| 2021 | -0.60 | +0.40 | #138 |
| 2020 | -1.00 | +0.06 | #175 |
| 2019 | -1.06 | +0.08 | #179 |
| 2018 | -1.14 | +0.15 | #183 |
| 2017 | -1.29 | +0.34 | #186 |
| 2016 | -1.64 | +0.05 | #195 |
| 2015 | -1.69 | +0.04 | #198 |
| 2014 | -1.73 | −0.13 | #195 |
| 2013 | -1.60 | −0.02 | #195 |
| 2012 | -1.58 | −0.02 | #193 |
| 2011 | -1.56 | −0.02 | #193 |
| 2010 | -1.54 | −0.07 | #190 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's regulatory quality was -0.19 in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 66.5% increase from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's regulatory quality peaked at -0.19 in 2025.
The lowest regulatory quality in Uzbekistan was -2.24 in 2000.
Uzbekistan ranks 109th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Uzbekistan's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.19 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Uzbekistan in 2025 was -0.19. This ranks 109th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_regulatory-quality,
title = {Uzbekistan Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}