Mali: Trade freedom

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 Mali

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 64
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2026
 Average 67
 Min - Max 61 - 73
 Source The Heritage Foundation
 Available for Data download
The latest value from 2026 is 64 points, unchanged from 64 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Mali from 1995 to 2026 is 67 points. The minimum value, 61 points, was reached in 2001 while the maximum of 73 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 Mali: Trade freedom
 2026 64
 2025 64
 2024 64
 2023 64
 2022 64
 2021 64
 2020 65
 2019 70




The Trade Freedom index for Mali 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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