| Current Rank | Country | Value | Latest Reading | Previous Rank | Previous Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Israel | 1.24 | 2020 | 1 | 1.25 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 1.08 | 2020 | 2 | 0.98 |
| 3 | Qatar | 0.85 | 2020 | 3 | 0.68 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 0.63 | 2020 | 4 | 0.49 |
| 5 | Oman | 0.46 | 2020 | 5 | 0.29 |
| 6 | Kuwait | 0.29 | 2020 | 6 | 0.06 |
| 7 ↑ | Saudi Arabia | 0.26 | 2020 | 9 | -0.07 |
| 8 ↓ | Jordan | 0.23 | 2020 | 7 | 0.03 |
| 9 ↓ | Turkey | -0.01 | 2020 | 8 | -0.01 |
| 10 | Lebanon | -0.43 | 2019 | 10 | -0.37 |
| 11 | Afghanistan | -1.38 | 2020 | 11 | -1.12 |
| 11 ↑ | Iraq | -1.38 | 2020 | 12 | -1.18 |
| 13 | Iran | -1.46 | 2020 | 13 | -1.42 |
| 14 | Yemen | -1.8 | 2020 | 14 | -1.66 |
| 15 | Syria | -1.86 | 2020 | 15 | -1.76 |
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.
