USA: Monetary freedom

The latest value from 2026 is 84.2 points, an increase from 70.7 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 69.93 points, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1995 to 2026 is 80.88 points. The minimum value, 70.7 points, was reached in 2025 while the maximum of 86.3 points was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Monetary Freedom index for the USA from The Heritage Foundation reflects the stability of prices in the USA and the use of price controls by the government. Price stability with minimal price controls is the ideal state for the free market.

Definition: The score for the Monetary freedom index is based on two factors: the weighted average inflation rate for the most recent three years and price controls. Higher index values denote price stability without microeconomic intervention.