Hong Kong: Monetary freedom

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 Hong Kong

Monetary freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 80.70
 Year 2020
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2020
 Average 83.87
 Min - Max 78.00 - 91.60
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2020 is 80.7 points, a decline from 86.4 points in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 74.63 points, based on data from 181 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1995 to 2020 is 83.87 points. The minimum value, 78 points, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 91.6 points was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Hong Kong - Monetary freedom - Recent values chart

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Hong Kong - Monetary freedom - historical chart - 1995-2020




The Monetary Freedom index for Hong Kong from The Heritage Foundation reflects the stability of prices in Hong Kong and the use of price controls by the government. Price stability with minimal price controls is the ideal state for the free market.
Definition: The score for the Monetary freedom index is based on two factors: the weighted average inflation rate for the most recent three years and price controls. Higher index values denote price stability without microeconomic intervention.

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