Algeria: Economic freedom, overall index

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 Algeria

Economic freedom, overall index (0-100)

 Latest value 46
 Year 2026
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1995 - 2026
 Average 52
 Min - Max 43 - 61
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2026 is 46 index points, a decline from 48 index points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 60 index points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for Algeria from 1995 to 2026 is 52 index points. The minimum value, 43 index points, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 61 index points was recorded in 2002. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Algeria - Economic freedom, overall index - Recent values chart

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Algeria - Economic freedom, overall index - historical chart - 1995-2026




Definition: The Overall index of economic freedom has ten components grouped into four broad categories: Rule of Law; Limited Government; Regulatory Efficiency and Open Markets. The overall economic freedom is scored on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 represents the maximum freedom.

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 Investment freedom 30 2026 points
 Financial freedom 30 2026 points
 Economic freedom, overall index 46 2026 index points
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