Bolivia: Trade freedom

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 Bolivia

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 61
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2026
 Average 71
 Min - Max 60 - 82
 Source The Heritage Foundation
 Available for Data download
The latest value from 2026 is 61 points, unchanged from 61 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Bolivia from 1995 to 2026 is 71 points. The minimum value, 60 points, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 82 points was recorded in 2009. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Bolivia: Trade freedom
 2026 61
 2025 61
 2024 61
 2023 60
 2022 61
 2021 62
 2020 68
 2019 70




The Trade Freedom index for Bolivia 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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