Current Date 09 Oct, 2026

Hong Kong Retains Title of World’s Freest Economy in 2026 Global Ranking

Hong Kong has been ranked the world's freest economy in the Fraser Institute's Economic Freedom of the World 2026 report, topping 165 jurisdictions. The HKSAR highlights top scores in international trade freedom and strong regulation, commitments to zero tariffs and low taxes, and policies to attract investment and talent, reinforced by the 2026 to 2030 Five-Year Plan.