Mexico: Trade freedom

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 Mexico

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 77
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2024
 Average 77
 Min - Max 57 - 88
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 77 points, unchanged from 77 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Mexico from 1995 to 2024 is 77 points. The minimum value, 57 points, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 88 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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Mexico - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

Historical series
Mexico - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1995-2024




The Trade Freedom index for Mexico 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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 Property rights 47 2024 points
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 Investment freedom 75 2024 points
 Financial freedom 60 2024 points
 Economic freedom, overall index 62 2024 index points
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