
Pakistan: Regulatory quality
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| Pakistan |
Regulatory quality index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | -0.79 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1996 - 2024 |
| Average | -0.73 |
| Min - Max | -1.02 - -0.47 |
| Source | The World Bank |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2024 is -0.79 points, an increase from -0.82 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is -0.02 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Pakistan from 1996 to 2024 is -0.73 points. The minimum value, -1.02 points, was reached in 2004 while the maximum of -0.47 points was recorded in 2006.
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| Recent values | Pakistan: Regulatory quality |
|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.79 |
| 2023 | -0.82 |
| 2022 | -0.77 |
| 2021 | -0.65 |
| 2020 | -0.70 |
| 2019 | -0.62 |
| 2018 | -0.66 |
| 2017 | -0.66 |
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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| Control of corruption | -1.07 | 2024 | points |
| Regulatory quality | -0.79 | 2024 | points |
| Voice and accountability | -1.17 | 2024 | points |
| Political stability | -2.06 | 2024 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 28 | 2025 | points |
| Political rights | 6 | 2025 | points |
| Civil liberties | 5 | 2025 | points |
| Informal economy, MIMIC method | 34.60 | 2020 | percent |
| Informal economy, DGE method | 31.60 | 2020 | percent |