Iran: Regulatory quality

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 Iran

Regulatory quality index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong)

 Latest value -1.51
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1996 - 2024
 Average -1.36
 Min - Max -1.68 - -1.06
 Source The World Bank
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The latest value from 2024 is -1.51 points, a decline from -1.47 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is -0.02 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Iran from 1996 to 2024 is -1.36 points. The minimum value, -1.68 points, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of -1.06 points was recorded in 2016. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Iran: Regulatory quality
 2024 -1.51
 2023 -1.47
 2022 -1.40
 2021 -1.39
 2020 -1.39
 2019 -1.36
 2018 -1.29
 2017 -1.08




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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