Vanuatu: Trade freedom

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 Vanuatu

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 60
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 2009 - 2024
 Average 62
 Min - Max 48 - 75
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 60 points, unchanged from 60 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Vanuatu from 2009 to 2024 is 62 points. The minimum value, 48 points, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 75 points was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Vanuatu - Trade freedom - historical chart - 2009-2024




The Trade Freedom index for Vanuatu 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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