Niger: Trade freedom

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 Niger

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 63
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1996 - 2024
 Average 62
 Min - Max 48 - 76
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 63 points, unchanged from 63 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1996 to 2024 is 62 points. The minimum value, 48 points, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 76 points was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Niger - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

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Niger - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1996-2024




The Trade Freedom index for Niger 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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