
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Regulatory quality
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| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
Regulatory quality index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 0.11 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 2004 - 2024 |
| Average | 0.33 |
| Min - Max | 0.05 - 0.58 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2024 is 0.11 points, an increase from 0.1 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is -0.02 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from 2004 to 2024 is 0.33 points. The minimum value, 0.05 points, was reached in 2004 while the maximum of 0.58 points was recorded in 2007.
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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 | 0.50 | 2024 | points |
| Government effectiveness | 0.27 | 2024 | points |
| Control of corruption | 0.71 | 2024 | points |
| Regulatory quality | 0.11 | 2024 | points |
| Voice and accountability | 0.50 | 2024 | points |
| Political stability | 1.04 | 2024 | points |
| Corruption perceptions - Transparency International | 63 | 2025 | points |
| Political rights | 1 | 2025 | points |
| Civil liberties | 1 | 2025 | points |
| Cost of starting a business | 13.90 | 2019 | percent of per capita GNI |
| Informal economy, DGE method | 44.20 | 2020 | percent |