Egypt: Trade freedom

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 Egypt

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 60
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2026
 Average 60
 Min - Max 25 - 74
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2026 is 60 points, unchanged from 60 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Egypt from 1995 to 2026 is 60 points. The minimum value, 25 points, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 74 points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Egypt - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

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Egypt - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1995-2026




The Trade Freedom index for Egypt 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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