Ireland: Economic freedom, overall index

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 Ireland

Economic freedom, overall index (0-100)

 Latest value 83
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1995 - 2024
 Average 79
 Min - Max 69 - 83
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 83 index points, an increase from 82 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 59 index points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 1995 to 2024 is 79 index points. The minimum value, 69 index points, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 83 index 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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Ireland - Economic freedom, overall index - Recent values chart

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Ireland - Economic freedom, overall index - historical chart - 1995-2024




Definition: The Overall index of economic freedom has ten components grouped into four broad categories: Rule of Law; Limited Government; Regulatory Efficiency and Open Markets. The overall economic freedom is scored on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 represents the maximum freedom.

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 Property rights 94 2024 points
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 Monetary freedom 74.50 2024 points
 Trade freedom 79 2024 points
 Investment freedom 90 2024 points
 Financial freedom 70 2024 points
 Economic freedom, overall index 83 2024 index points
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