Albania: Trade freedom

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 Albania

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 83
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2026
 Average 74
 Min - Max 56 - 88
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2026 is 83 points, unchanged from 83 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Albania from 1995 to 2026 is 74 points. The minimum value, 56 points, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 88 points was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Albania - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1995-2026




The Trade Freedom index for Albania measures the absence of tariffs and other barriers that affect the international trade of goods and services.
Definition: The Trade freedom index is based on two indicators: the trade-weighted average tariff rate and non-tariff barriers (including quantity, price, regulatory, customs and investment restrictions, and direct government intervention).

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