Democratic Republic of the Congo: Trade freedom

The latest value from 2025 is 68 points, unchanged from 68 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1995 to 2025 is 60 points. The minimum value, 49 points, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 68 points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Trade Freedom index for Democratic Republic of the Congo 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).