Belgium: Trade freedom

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 Belgium

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 79
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1996 - 2024
 Average 83
 Min - Max 78 - 88
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 79 points, unchanged from 79 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 1996 to 2024 is 83 points. The minimum value, 78 points, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of 88 points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Belgium - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

Historical series
Belgium - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1996-2024




The Trade Freedom index for Belgium 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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 Investment freedom 85 2024 points
 Financial freedom 70 2024 points
 Economic freedom, overall index 66 2024 index points
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