Peru: Economic freedom, overall index

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 Peru

Economic freedom, overall index (0-100)

 Latest value 65
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1995 - 2024
 Average 66
 Min - Max 57 - 70
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 65 index points, a decline from 67 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 59 index points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for Peru from 1995 to 2024 is 66 index points. The minimum value, 57 index points, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 70 index points was recorded in 2001. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Peru - Economic freedom, overall index - Recent values chart

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Peru - Economic freedom, overall index - historical chart - 1995-2024




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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 Property rights 45 2024 points
 Freedom from corruption 36 2024 points
 Fiscal freedom 68 2024 points
 Business freedom 70 2024 points
 Labor freedom 59 2024 points
 Monetary freedom 74.00 2024 points
 Trade freedom 81 2024 points
 Investment freedom 75 2024 points
 Financial freedom 60 2024 points
 Economic freedom, overall index 65 2024 index points
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