How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Viet Nam?

6 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2019.

Where does this data come from?

The World Bank, published as Dealing with construction permits: Quality of building regulations index (0-2) (DB16-20 methodology). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Republic of Korea vs Viet Nam: Dealing with construction permits: Quality of building regulations

Republic of Korea

2 DB16-20 methodology

in 2019

Viet Nam

2 DB16-20 methodology

in 2019

Republic of Korea rank

1st

Viet Nam rank

1st

Dealing with construction permits: Quality of building regulations over time

Republic of Korea
Viet Nam

How they compare

Republic of Korea currently reports 2 DB16-20 methodology against 2 DB16-20 methodology in Viet Nam, a difference of 0 DB16-20 methodology.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Viet Nam has been ahead every year.

Republic of Korea ranks 1st and Viet Nam ranks 1st of 186 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher dealing with construction permits: quality of building regulations, Republic of Korea or Viet Nam?: Republic of Korea, at 2 DB16-20 methodology against 2 DB16-20 methodology in Viet Nam as of 2019.
What is the difference in dealing with construction permits: quality of building regulations between Republic of Korea and Viet Nam?: 0 DB16-20 methodology, with Republic of Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Viet Nam?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2019.
How do Republic of Korea and Viet Nam rank globally for dealing with construction permits: quality of building regulations?: Republic of Korea ranks 1st and Viet Nam ranks 1st of 186 countries.
Where does this data come from?: The World Bank, published as Dealing with construction permits: Quality of building regulations index (0-2) (DB16-20 methodology). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Dealing with construction permits: Quality of building regulations index (0-2) (DB16-20 methodology)
Unit: DB16-20 methodology
Source: World Bank
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 186 places, 1,115 data points, 2014–2019
Last refreshed: 24 August 2026

The quality of building regulations index evaluates the accessibility and transparency of building regulations. It has two components: (i) whether building regulations are easily accessible; and (ii) whether the requirements for obtaining a building permit are clearly specified. The index is computed based on the methodology in the DB16-20 studies.