Tonga: Trade freedom

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 Tonga

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 75
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 2009 - 2026
 Average 72
 Min - Max 56 - 80
 Source The Heritage Foundation
 Available for Data download
The latest value from 2026 is 75 points, unchanged from 75 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Tonga from 2009 to 2026 is 72 points. The minimum value, 56 points, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 80 points was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Tonga: Trade freedom
 2026 75
 2025 75
 2024 72
 2023 72
 2022 73
 2021 73
 2020 74
 2019 74




The Trade Freedom index for Tonga 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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