Saint Lucia: Monetary freedom

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 Saint Lucia

Monetary freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 75.90
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 2009 - 2024
 Average 82.66
 Min - Max 75.90 - 85.80
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 75.9 points, a decline from 80.9 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 67.58 points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for Saint Lucia from 2009 to 2024 is 82.66 points. The minimum value, 75.9 points, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 85.8 points was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Saint Lucia - Monetary freedom - Recent values chart

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Saint Lucia - Monetary freedom - historical chart - 2009-2024




The Monetary Freedom index for Saint Lucia from The Heritage Foundation reflects the stability of prices in Saint Lucia and the use of price controls by the government. Price stability with minimal price controls is the ideal state for the free market.
Definition: The score for the Monetary freedom index is based on two factors: the weighted average inflation rate for the most recent three years and price controls. Higher index values denote price stability without microeconomic intervention.

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