Papua New Guinea: Economic freedom, overall index

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 Papua New Guinea

Economic freedom, overall index (0-100)

 Latest value 49
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1996 - 2024
 Average 55
 Min - Max 49 - 59
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 49 index points, a decline from 52 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 59 index points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from 1996 to 2024 is 55 index points. The minimum value, 49 index points, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 59 index points was recorded in 1996. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Papua New Guinea - Economic freedom, overall index - Recent values chart

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Papua New Guinea - Economic freedom, overall index - historical chart - 1996-2024




Definition: The Overall index of economic freedom has ten components grouped into four broad categories: Rule of Law; Limited Government; Regulatory Efficiency and Open Markets. The overall economic freedom is scored on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 represents the maximum freedom.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Property rights 43 2024 points
 Freedom from corruption 29 2024 points
 Fiscal freedom 17 2024 points
 Business freedom 35 2024 points
 Labor freedom 65 2024 points
 Monetary freedom 70.80 2024 points
 Trade freedom 78 2024 points
 Investment freedom 25 2024 points
 Financial freedom 30 2024 points
 Economic freedom, overall index 49 2024 index points
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