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Zimbabwe Regulatory Quality

Regulatory Quality  RQ.EST

-1.29 +0.05 (+3.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #181 Global Peak -0.77 (1996) Source World Bank WGI

Zimbabwe Regulatory Quality (1996–2025)

Overview

Zimbabwe's regulatory quality stood at -1.29 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.29 by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 181st globally.

Data & projection

Year Regulatory Quality YoY change Rank
2026* trend -1.26 - -
2025* trend -1.29 - -
2025 -1.29 +0.05 #181
2023 -1.34 +0.09 #185
2022 -1.43 −0.04 #190
2021 -1.39 +0.05 #189
2020 -1.43 +0.05 #188
2019 -1.49 +0.04 #191
2018 -1.53 +0.05 #193
2017 -1.58 +0.12 #195
2016 -1.69 −0.04 #197
2015 -1.66 +0.24 #195
2014 -1.89 −0.04 #196
2013 -1.85 +0.02 #197
2012 -1.87 +0.02 #197
2011 -1.89 +0.11 #196
2010 -2.00 +0.08 #195
Show all years (1996-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw regulatory quality improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zimbabwe's regulatory quality?

Zimbabwe's regulatory quality was -1.29 in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest regulatory quality in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's regulatory quality peaked at -0.77 in 1996.

What was the lowest regulatory quality in Zimbabwe?

The lowest regulatory quality in Zimbabwe was -2.20 in 2005.

How does Zimbabwe rank in regulatory quality?

Zimbabwe ranks 181st 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 Zimbabwe in 2025?

Zimbabwe's regulatory quality is projected to reach -1.29 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the regulatory quality of Zimbabwe in 2025?

The regulatory quality of Zimbabwe in 2025 was -1.29. This ranks 181st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_regulatory-quality, title = {Zimbabwe Regulatory Quality}, url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/regulatory-quality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }