Azerbaijan: Trade freedom

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 Azerbaijan

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 76
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1996 - 2026
 Average 71
 Min - Max 55 - 78
 Source The Heritage Foundation
 Available for Data download
The latest value from 2026 is 76 points, an increase from 70 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Azerbaijan from 1996 to 2026 is 71 points. The minimum value, 55 points, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of 78 points was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Azerbaijan: Trade freedom
 2026 76
 2025 70
 2024 69
 2023 69
 2022 67
 2021 68
 2020 75
 2019 75




The Trade Freedom index for Azerbaijan 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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