Tanzania: Trade freedom

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 Tanzania

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 59
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2026
 Average 64
 Min - Max 38 - 77
 Source The Heritage Foundation
 Available for Data download
The latest value from 2026 is 59 points, a decline from 62 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Tanzania from 1995 to 2026 is 64 points. The minimum value, 38 points, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 77 points was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Tanzania: Trade freedom
 2026 59
 2025 62
 2024 61
 2023 61
 2022 60
 2021 64
 2020 68
 2019 68




The Trade Freedom index for Tanzania 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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