Rwanda: Trade freedom

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 Rwanda

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 54
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1997 - 2024
 Average 63
 Min - Max 34 - 81
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 54 points, an increase from 50 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Rwanda from 1997 to 2024 is 63 points. The minimum value, 34 points, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 81 points was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Rwanda - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

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Rwanda - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1997-2024




The Trade Freedom index for Rwanda 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 62 2024 points
 Freedom from corruption 52 2024 points
 Fiscal freedom 13 2024 points
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 Labor freedom 40 2024 points
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 Investment freedom 60 2024 points
 Financial freedom 40 2024 points
 Economic freedom, overall index 52 2024 index points
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