Republic of the Congo: Regulatory quality

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 Republic of the Congo

Regulatory quality index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong)

 Latest value -1.26
 Year 2022
 Measure points
 Data availability 1996 - 2022
 Average -1.25
 Min - Max -1.45 - -1.00
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2022 is -1.26 points, a decline from -1.23 points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is -0.04 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for the Republic of the Congo from 1996 to 2022 is -1.25 points. The minimum value, -1.45 points, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of -1 points was recorded in 2002. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Republic of the Congo - Regulatory quality - Recent values chart

Historical series
Republic of the Congo - Regulatory quality - historical chart - 1996-2022




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 -1.09 2022 points
 Government effectiveness -1.37 2022 points
 Control of corruption -1.36 2022 points
 Regulatory quality -1.26 2022 points
 Voice and accountability -1.20 2022 points
 Political stability -0.02 2022 points
 Corruption perceptions - Transparency International 22 2023 points
 Political rights 7 2024 points
 Civil liberties 6 2024 points
 Cost of starting a business 62.20 2019 percent of per capita GNI
 Shadow economy 35.05 2015 percent
 Informal economy, MIMIC method 52.50 2020 percent
 Informal economy, DGE method 38.40 2020 percent
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