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Viet Nam Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-0.45 −0.07 (-17.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #132 Global Peak -0.24 (2020) Source World Bank WGI

Viet Nam Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Viet Nam's regulatory quality stood at -0.45 in 2025, a decline of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.45 by 2025. Viet Nam ranked 132nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -0.47 - -
2025* trend -0.45 - -
2025 -0.45 −0.07 #132
2023 -0.38 +0.05 #124
2022 -0.43 −0.03 #128
2021 -0.40 −0.17 #126
2020 -0.24 +0.14 #115
2019 -0.38 −0.00 #123
2018 -0.37 +0.06 #125
2017 -0.43 +0.07 #132
2016 -0.50 +0.00 #137
2015 -0.51 +0.10 #133
2014 -0.60 +0.05 #139
2013 -0.65 +0.02 #144
2012 -0.68 −0.07 #146
2011 -0.61 +0.02 #143
2010 -0.63 +0.00 #145
Show all years (1996-2025)
* 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 +21.1% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 4.3%
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

Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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 Viet Nam's regulatory quality?

Viet Nam's regulatory quality was -0.45 in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 17.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Viet Nam?

Viet Nam's regulatory quality peaked at -0.24 in 2020.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Viet Nam?

The lowest regulatory quality in Viet Nam was -0.77 in 2002.

How does Viet Nam rank in regulatory quality?

Viet Nam ranks 132nd 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 Viet Nam in 2025?

Viet Nam's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.45 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Viet Nam in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Viet Nam in 2025 was -0.45. This ranks 132nd in the world.

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