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Indonesia: Building the Future, One Trade Restriction at a Time

Tholos Foundation ranks Indonesia 122nd out of 122 for trade openness. See how regulation is stifling growth and foreign investment.

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Leigh McKiernon
May 16, 2025
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Indonesia has officially earned the coveted spot of most trade-unfriendly nation on Earth. The Tholos Foundation’s 2025 International Trade Barrier Index didn’t mince words: out of 122 countries, Indonesia ranked 122nd. Not “developing economy with constraints.” Not “regional laggard.” Just last. And it doesn’t even come with an asterisk.

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