Cuba: Regulatory quality

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 Cuba

Regulatory quality index (-2.5 weak; 2.5 strong)

 Latest value -1.44
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1996 - 2024
 Average -1.34
 Min - Max -1.65 - -0.98
 Source The World Bank
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The latest value from 2024 is -1.44 points, a decline from -1.23 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is -0.02 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Cuba from 1996 to 2024 is -1.34 points. The minimum value, -1.65 points, was reached in 2004 while the maximum of -0.98 points was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Cuba: Regulatory quality
 2024 -1.44
 2023 -1.23
 2022 -1.17
 2021 -1.17
 2020 -1.23
 2019 -1.22
 2018 -1.23
 2017 -1.14




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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