Chile: Trade freedom

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 Chile

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 78
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2026
 Average 79
 Min - Max 63 - 89
 Source The Heritage Foundation
 Available for Data download
The latest value from 2026 is 78 points, unchanged from 78 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Chile from 1995 to 2026 is 79 points. The minimum value, 63 points, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 89 points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Chile: Trade freedom
 2026 78
 2025 78
 2024 78
 2023 78
 2022 78
 2021 83
 2020 89
 2019 89




The Trade Freedom index for Chile 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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