Burundi: Economic freedom, overall index

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 Burundi

Economic freedom, overall index (0-100)

 Latest value 38
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1997 - 2024
 Average 47
 Min - Max 38 - 54
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 38 index points, a decline from 42 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 59 index points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for Burundi from 1997 to 2024 is 47 index points. The minimum value, 38 index points, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 54 index points was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Burundi - Economic freedom, overall index - Recent values chart

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Burundi - Economic freedom, overall index - historical chart - 1997-2024




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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 Property rights 28 2024 points
 Freedom from corruption 12 2024 points
 Fiscal freedom 11 2024 points
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 Labor freedom 42 2024 points
 Monetary freedom 60.30 2024 points
 Trade freedom 50 2024 points
 Investment freedom 50 2024 points
 Financial freedom 30 2024 points
 Economic freedom, overall index 38 2024 index points
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