Liberia: Regulatory quality

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 Liberia

Regulatory quality index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong)

 Latest value -0.84
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1996 - 2024
 Average -1.29
 Min - Max -2.41 - -0.79
 Source The World Bank
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The latest value from 2024 is -0.84 points, an increase from -0.91 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is -0.02 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Liberia from 1996 to 2024 is -1.29 points. The minimum value, -2.41 points, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of -0.79 points was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Liberia: Regulatory quality
 2024 -0.84
 2023 -0.91
 2022 -0.97
 2021 -0.95
 2020 -0.96
 2019 -0.94
 2018 -0.86
 2017 -0.86




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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