Solomon Islands: Trade freedom

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 Solomon Islands

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 44
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 2009 - 2026
 Average 65
 Min - Max 44 - 83
 Source The Heritage Foundation
 Available for Data download
The latest value from 2026 is 44 points, a decline from 55 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for the Solomon Islands from 2009 to 2026 is 65 points. The minimum value, 44 points, was reached in 2026 while the maximum of 83 points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Solomon Islands: Trade freedom
 2026 44
 2025 55
 2024 65
 2023 69
 2022 69
 2021 69
 2020 48
 2019 57




The Trade Freedom index for the Solomon Islands 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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