Sierra Leone: Trade freedom

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 Sierra Leone

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 64
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2024
 Average 58
 Min - Max 16 - 70
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 64 points, an increase from 62 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Sierra Leone from 1995 to 2024 is 58 points. The minimum value, 16 points, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 70 points was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Sierra Leone - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

Historical series
Sierra Leone - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1995-2024




The Trade Freedom index for Sierra Leone 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 34 2024 points
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 Investment freedom 60 2024 points
 Financial freedom 20 2024 points
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