Turkey: Trade freedom

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 Turkey

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 71
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2026
 Average 79
 Min - Max 71 - 87
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2026 is 71 points, a decline from 73 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Turkey from 1995 to 2026 is 79 points. The minimum value, 71 points, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 87 points was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Turkey - Trade freedom - Recent values chart

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Turkey - Trade freedom - historical chart - 1995-2026




The Trade Freedom index for Turkey 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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