Maldives: Fiscal freedom

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 Maldives

Fiscal freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 0
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 2009 - 2024
 Average 78
 Min - Max 0 - 99
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 0 points, from 0 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 52 points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for the Maldives from 2009 to 2024 is 78 points. The minimum value, 0 points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 99 points was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Maldives - Fiscal freedom - Recent values chart

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Maldives - Fiscal freedom - historical chart - 2009-2024




The Fiscal Freedom index for the Maldives from The Heritage Foundation reflects the tax burden imposed by the government, including the direct taxes on individuals and corporations and the overall amount of tax revenue as a a share of GDP.
Definition: The Fiscal freedom index measures the tax burden imposed by government. It is composed of three quantitative factors: the top marginal tax rate on individual income, the top marginal tax rate on corporate income, and the total tax burden as a percentage of GDP.

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