Estonia: Trade freedom

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 Estonia

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 79
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2026
 Average 84
 Min - Max 74 - 88
 Source The Heritage Foundation
 Available for Data download
The latest value from 2026 is 79 points, a decline from 80 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Estonia from 1995 to 2026 is 84 points. The minimum value, 74 points, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of 88 points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Estonia: Trade freedom
 2026 79
 2025 80
 2024 79
 2023 79
 2022 79
 2021 84
 2020 86
 2019 86




The Trade Freedom index for Estonia 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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