India: Trade freedom

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 India

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 62
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2024
 Average 47
 Min - Max 0 - 73
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 62 points, an increase from 60 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1995 to 2024 is 47 points. The minimum value, 0 points, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 73 points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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India - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

Historical series
India - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1995-2024




The Trade Freedom index for India 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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