Iceland: Trade freedom

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 Iceland

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 80
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1997 - 2026
 Average 84
 Min - Max 78 - 89
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2026 is 80 points, unchanged from 80 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Iceland from 1997 to 2026 is 84 points. The minimum value, 78 points, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 89 points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Iceland - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

Historical series
Iceland - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1997-2026




The Trade Freedom index for Iceland 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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