Tonga: Trade freedom

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 Tonga

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 72
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 2009 - 2024
 Average 72
 Min - Max 56 - 80
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 72 points, unchanged from 72 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Tonga from 2009 to 2024 is 72 points. The minimum value, 56 points, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 80 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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Tonga - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

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Tonga - Trade freedom - historical chart - 2009-2024




The Trade Freedom index for Tonga 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 63 2024 points
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 Fiscal freedom 96 2024 points
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 Investment freedom 40 2024 points
 Financial freedom 20 2024 points
 Economic freedom, overall index 59 2024 index points
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