West Bank and Gaza Regulatory Quality
Regulatory Quality RQ.EST
West Bank and Gaza's regulatory quality was -0.33 in 2025, ranked 118th globally. This represents a 16.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's regulatory quality stood at -0.33 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.33 by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 118th globally.
West Bank and Gaza’s regulatory quality score has risen from –0.89 in 1996 to –0.33 in 2025, placing it 118th in the World Bank Governance Indicators ranking. The improvement reflects a gradual strengthening of institutions, yet the score remains well below the 2010 peak of 0.21, which marked the only period the territory entered positive territory. The all‑time trough of –1.20 in 2007 underscores the volatility that followed the Second Intifada, when legal and administrative frameworks were severely disrupted. Compared with peers, West Bank and Gaza’s 2025 figure of –0.33 is virtually identical to Belize (–0.33) and only marginally lower than Mexico (–0.32), suggesting a regulatory environment comparable to other lower‑middle‑income economies. The 26‑year coverage shows a consistent, albeit modest, upward trajectory; sustaining reforms in business licensing, contract enforcement and anti‑corruption measures could accelerate progress and move the score closer to the positive range in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Regulatory Quality | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.39 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.33 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.33 | −0.05 | #118 |
| 2023 | -0.28 | −0.24 | #116 |
| 2022 | -0.04 | +0.02 | #97 |
| 2021 | -0.06 | −0.11 | #98 |
| 2020 | 0.05 | +0.05 | #89 |
| 2019 | 0.00 | +0.00 | #90 |
| 2018 | 0.00 | −0.00 | #92 |
| 2017 | 0.00 | −0.04 | #92 |
| 2016 | 0.05 | −0.03 | #90 |
| 2015 | 0.08 | −0.13 | #89 |
| 2014 | 0.21 | +0.09 | #77 |
| 2013 | 0.12 | +0.05 | #88 |
| 2012 | 0.07 | −0.13 | #90 |
| 2011 | 0.20 | −0.01 | #85 |
| 2010 | 0.21 | +0.42 | #85 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's regulatory quality was -0.33 in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 16.4% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's regulatory quality peaked at 0.21 in 2010.
The lowest regulatory quality in West Bank and Gaza was -1.20 in 2007.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 118th globally in regulatory quality as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is RQ.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
West Bank and Gaza's regulatory quality is projected to reach -0.33 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The regulatory quality of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was -0.33. This ranks 118th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_regulatory-quality,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Regulatory Quality},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/regulatory-quality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}