Hong Kong: Trade freedom

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 Hong Kong

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 95
 Year 2020
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2020
 Average 91
 Min - Max 90 - 95
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2020 is 95 points, unchanged from 95 points in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 74 points, based on data from 179 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1995 to 2020 is 91 points. The minimum value, 90 points, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 95 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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Recent data
Hong Kong - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

Historical series
Hong Kong - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1995-2020




The Trade Freedom index for Hong Kong 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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