Viet Nam Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
Viet Nam's regulatory quality was -0.45 in 2025, ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 17.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 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.
Vietnam’s regulatory quality, measured by the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators, has risen from a low of –0.77 in 2002 to a peak of –0.24 in 2020, before slipping to –0.45 in 2025, placing the country 132nd globally out of the full sample. Over the 26‑year coverage period the index has improved by roughly 0.32 points, reflecting gradual reforms in business licensing, contract enforcement and anti‑corruption measures, yet the recent decline suggests a slowdown in implementation. Vietnam’s 2025 score aligns closely with China’s –0.45 and is marginally weaker than Bhutan’s –0.43, indicating that its regulatory environment remains less supportive than that of several higher‑ranked peers. The trough in 2002 coincided with the early transition from a centrally planned to a market‑oriented economy, while the 2020 peak corresponded with intensified efforts to streamline procedures under the “Made in Vietnam” strategy. Continued emphasis on transparent rule‑making and digitalization of permits will be crucial to sustain the upward trajectory and narrow the gap with regional leaders.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Viet Nam's regulatory quality was -0.45 in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 17.4% decrease from the previous year.
Viet Nam's regulatory quality peaked at -0.24 in 2020.
The lowest regulatory quality in Viet Nam was -0.77 in 2002.
Viet Nam ranks 132nd globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Viet Nam's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.45 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of Viet Nam in 2025 was -0.45. This ranks 132nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Viet Nam Regulatory Quality},
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year = {2026}
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