Madagascar: Trade freedom

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 Madagascar

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 68
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2024
 Average 62
 Min - Max 0 - 83
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 68 points, an increase from 66 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Madagascar from 1995 to 2024 is 62 points. The minimum value, 0 points, was reached in 2001 while the maximum of 83 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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Madagascar - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

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Madagascar - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1995-2024




The Trade Freedom index for Madagascar 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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