Guyana: Trade freedom

The latest value from 2026 is 59 points, an increase from 54 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Guyana from 1995 to 2026 is 64 points. The minimum value, 50 points, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 73 points was recorded in 2009. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Trade Freedom index for Guyana 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).