Gabon: Trade freedom

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 Gabon

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 55
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2024
 Average 49
 Min - Max 20 - 62
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 55 points, unchanged from 55 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Gabon from 1995 to 2024 is 49 points. The minimum value, 20 points, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 62 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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Gabon - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

Historical series
Gabon - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1995-2024




The Trade Freedom index for Gabon 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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 Financial freedom 40 2024 points
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