Chile: Trade freedom

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 Chile

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 78
 Year 2025
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2025
 Average 79
 Min - Max 63 - 89
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2025 is 78 points, unchanged from 78 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Chile from 1995 to 2025 is 79 points. The minimum value, 63 points, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 89 points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Chile - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

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Chile - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1995-2025




The Trade Freedom index for Chile 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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