Brazil: Trade freedom

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 Brazil

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 69
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2026
 Average 65
 Min - Max 51 - 72
 Source The Heritage Foundation
 Available for Data download
The latest value from 2026 is 69 points, a decline from 72 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Brazil from 1995 to 2026 is 65 points. The minimum value, 51 points, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 72 points was recorded in 2009. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Brazil: Trade freedom
 2026 69
 2025 72
 2024 67
 2023 65
 2022 60
 2021 65
 2020 68
 2019 69




The Trade Freedom index for Brazil 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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