Kazakhstan: Trade freedom

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 Kazakhstan

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 74
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1998 - 2026
 Average 74
 Min - Max 61 - 86
 Source The Heritage Foundation
 Available for Data download
The latest value from 2026 is 74 points, an increase from 73 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Kazakhstan from 1998 to 2026 is 74 points. The minimum value, 61 points, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 86 points was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Kazakhstan: Trade freedom
 2026 74
 2025 73
 2024 75
 2023 75
 2022 75
 2021 75
 2020 80
 2019 80




The Trade Freedom index for Kazakhstan 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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