Dominica: Trade freedom

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 Dominica

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 53
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 2009 - 2026
 Average 66
 Min - Max 53 - 74
 Source The Heritage Foundation
 Available for Data download
The latest value from 2026 is 53 points, a decline from 55 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Dominica from 2009 to 2026 is 66 points. The minimum value, 53 points, was reached in 2026 while the maximum of 74 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 Dominica: Trade freedom
 2026 53
 2025 55
 2024 55
 2023 55
 2022 56
 2021 56
 2020 68
 2019 68




The Trade Freedom index for Dominica 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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