Iran: Trade freedom

The latest value from 2025 is 56 points, unchanged from 56 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Iran from 1996 to 2025 is 55 points. The minimum value, 41 points, was reached in 2014 while the maximum of 79 points was recorded in 2004. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Trade Freedom index for Iran 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).