Germany: Trade freedom index (0-100), 1995 - 2022:
For that indicator, we provide data for Germany from 1995 to 2022. The average value for Germany during that period was 83 points with a minimum of 75 points in 1997 and a maximum of 88 points in 2010.
The latest value from 2022 is 79 points. For comparison, the world average in 2022 based on 175
countries is 69 points.
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The Trade Freedom index for Germany 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).