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Vanuatu Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

0.14 +0.26 (+213.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #88 Global Peak 0.25 (2005) Source World Bank WGI

Vanuatu Regulatory Quality (2004–2025)

Overview

Vanuatu's regulatory quality stood at 0.14 in 2025, a rise of +0.26 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.14 by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 88th globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.23 - -
2025* trend 0.14 - -
2025 0.14 +0.26 #88
2023 -0.12 −0.03 #103
2022 -0.09 +0.02 #102
2021 -0.11 +0.27 #105
2020 -0.38 +0.05 #124
2019 -0.43 +0.01 #130
2018 -0.43 −0.12 #130
2017 -0.32 −0.02 #121
2016 -0.30 +0.04 #115
2015 -0.33 −0.01 #116
2014 -0.33 +0.21 #116
2013 -0.54 +0.21 #137
2012 -0.74 −0.06 #152
2011 -0.68 +0.10 #147
2010 -0.78 −0.10 #155
Show all years (2004-2025)
* 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 +21.6% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 7.8%
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

Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 Vanuatu's regulatory quality?

Vanuatu's regulatory quality was 0.14 in 2025. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 213.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Vanuatu?

Vanuatu's regulatory quality peaked at 0.25 in 2005.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Vanuatu?

The lowest regulatory quality in Vanuatu was -0.78 in 2010.

How does Vanuatu rank in regulatory quality?

Vanuatu ranks 88th 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 Vanuatu in 2025?

Vanuatu's regulatory quality is projected to reach 0.14 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Vanuatu in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Vanuatu in 2025 was 0.14. This ranks 88th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_regulatory-quality, title = {Vanuatu Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }