Maldives: Regulatory quality
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| Maldives |
Regulatory quality index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | -0.66 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1996 - 2022 |
| Average | -0.05 |
| Min - Max | -0.66 - 1.03 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2022 is -0.66 points, a decline from -0.61 points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is -0.04 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for the Maldives from 1996 to 2022 is -0.05 points. The minimum value, -0.66 points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 1.03 points was recorded in 1996.
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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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|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law | -0.03 | 2022 | points |
| Government effectiveness | -0.13 | 2022 | points |
| Control of corruption | -0.40 | 2022 | points |
| Regulatory quality | -0.66 | 2022 | points |
| Voice and accountability | -0.24 | 2022 | points |
| Political stability | 0.67 | 2022 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 39 | 2023 | points |
| Political rights | 4 | 2024 | points |
| Civil liberties | 5 | 2024 | points |
| Cost of starting a business | 4.10 | 2019 | percent of per capita GNI |
| Shadow economy | 20.65 | 2015 | percent |
| Informal economy, MIMIC method | 31.00 | 2020 | percent |
| Informal economy, DGE method | 22.70 | 2020 | percent |