Bhutan: Trade freedom

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 Bhutan

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 38
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 2009 - 2024
 Average 53
 Min - Max 38 - 79
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 38 points, unchanged from 38 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Bhutan from 2009 to 2024 is 53 points. The minimum value, 38 points, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 79 points was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Bhutan - Trade freedom - historical chart - 2009-2024




The Trade Freedom index for Bhutan 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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