
Finland: Regulatory quality
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| Finland |
Regulatory quality index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 1.96 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1996 - 2024 |
| Average | 1.88 |
| Min - Max | 1.25 - 2.14 |
| Source | The World Bank |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2024 is 1.96 points, an increase from 1.87 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is -0.02 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Finland from 1996 to 2024 is 1.88 points. The minimum value, 1.25 points, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of 2.14 points was recorded in 2003.
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| Recent values | Finland: Regulatory quality |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.96 |
| 2023 | 1.87 |
| 2022 | 1.91 |
| 2021 | 2.01 |
| 2020 | 1.97 |
| 2019 | 1.99 |
| 2018 | 1.85 |
| 2017 | 1.83 |
Definition: The index of Regulatory Quality captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Civil liberties | 1 | 2025 | points |
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| Informal economy, DGE method | 15.80 | 2020 | percent |