Democratic Republic of the Congo: Trade freedom

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 68
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2024
 Average 60
 Min - Max 49 - 68
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 68 points, unchanged from 68 points in 2023. 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 2024 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 for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

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Democratic Republic of the Congo - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1995-2024




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).

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