Lebanon: Trade freedom

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 Lebanon

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 71
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1996 - 2024
 Average 70
 Min - Max 37 - 85
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 71 points, unchanged from 71 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Lebanon from 1996 to 2024 is 70 points. The minimum value, 37 points, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 85 points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Lebanon - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

Historical series
Lebanon - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1996-2024




The Trade Freedom index for Lebanon 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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