Mexico: Trade freedom

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 Mexico

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 74
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2026
 Average 77
 Min - Max 57 - 88
 Source The Heritage Foundation
 Available for Data download
The latest value from 2026 is 74 points, an increase from 72 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Mexico from 1995 to 2026 is 77 points. The minimum value, 57 points, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 88 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 Mexico: Trade freedom
 2026 74
 2025 72
 2024 77
 2023 77
 2022 77
 2021 82
 2020 88
 2019 81




The Trade Freedom index for Mexico 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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