Regulatory Quality - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5) in Kuwait

Kuwait: Regulatory Quality - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5) was 25.12 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
25.12 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 18.6%
World rank
23rd
of 205 countries
All-time high
470.52 % change on previous year
in 2019
All-time low
-154.48 % change on previous year
in 2014
Years of data
22
2003–2024

Regulatory Quality - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5) in Kuwait, 2003–2024

-20002004002003201320242003: 35.3 % change on previous year2004: 53.8 % change on previous year2005: 32.5 % change on previous year2006: -30.4 % change on previous year2007: 13.9 % change on previous year2008: 14.7 % change on previous year2009: 2.6 % change on previous year2010: 17.1 % change on previous year2011: -36.3 % change on previous year2012: -47.3 % change on previous year2013: -20.8 % change on previous year2014: -154.5 % change on previous year2015: 60.8 % change on previous year2016: -91.7 % change on previous year2017: 37.4 % change on previous year2018: 160.7 % change on previous year2019: 470.5 % change on previous year2020: 28 % change on previous year2021: 21.1 % change on previous year2022: 50.1 % change on previous year2023: 30.9 % change on previous year2024: 25.1 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, regulatory quality - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5) in Kuwait stood at 25.12 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 18.6% on the previous year and up 116.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, regulatory quality - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5) in Kuwait peaked at 470.52 % change on previous year in 2019 and was at its lowest, -154.48 % change on previous year, in 2014.

That places Kuwait 23rd out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Regulatory Quality - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5) in Kuwait, year by year

Annual values for Regulatory Quality - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate in Kuwait, 2003 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2003 35.31 % change on previous year —
2004 53.83 % change on previous year +52.4%
2005 32.53 % change on previous year -39.6%
2006 -30.37 % change on previous year -193.4%
2007 13.85 % change on previous year -145.6%
2008 14.65 % change on previous year +5.8%
2009 2.65 % change on previous year -81.9%
2010 17.07 % change on previous year +544.6%
2011 -36.29 % change on previous year -312.6%
2012 -47.25 % change on previous year +30.2%
2013 -20.77 % change on previous year -56.0%
2014 -154.48 % change on previous year +643.8%
2015 60.83 % change on previous year -139.4%
2016 -91.69 % change on previous year -250.7%
2017 37.36 % change on previous year -140.7%
2018 160.69 % change on previous year +330.2%
2019 470.52 % change on previous year +192.8%
2020 27.99 % change on previous year -94.1%
2021 21.06 % change on previous year -24.8%
2022 50.1 % change on previous year +137.9%
2023 30.87 % change on previous year -38.4%
2024 25.12 % change on previous year -18.6%

Kuwait compared with similar countries

  • Kuwait's 25.12 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0568 % change on previous year, 442.5× the median. (73 countries reporting)
  • Kuwait's 25.12 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.55 % change on previous year, 7.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.49 % change on previous year -30.37 % change on previous year 53.83 % change on previous year 7
2010s 39.6 % change on previous year -154.48 % change on previous year 470.52 % change on previous year 10
2020s 31.03 % change on previous year 21.06 % change on previous year 50.1 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 20 North Macedonia 32.15 % change on previous year compare
  2. 21 Paraguay 28.37 % change on previous year compare
  3. 22 Philippines 25.12 % change on previous year compare
  4. 24 Marshall Islands 25.04 % change on previous year compare
  5. 25 India 24.46 % change on previous year compare
  6. 26 Guatemala 24.22 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 205 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is regulatory quality - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5) in Kuwait?
Regulatory quality - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5) in Kuwait was 25.12 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest regulatory quality - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5) recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 470.52 % change on previous year in 2019.
What is the lowest regulatory quality - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5) recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was -154.48 % change on previous year in 2014.
How does Kuwait rank for regulatory quality - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5)?
Kuwait ranks 23rd out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is regulatory quality - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5) rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is up 116.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kuwait data come from?
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Regulatory Quality - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
205 places, 4,390 data points, 2003–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Regulatory Quality - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.