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Afghanistan Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

89.08% +21.50% (+31.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #91 Global Peak 89.08% (2025) Source World Bank

Afghanistan Trade Openness (2020–2025)

Overview

Afghanistan's trade openness stood at 89.08% in 2025, a rise of +21.50% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 89.08% by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 91st globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2026* trend 97.49% - -
2025* trend 89.08% - -
2025 89.08% +21.50% #91
2023 67.58% −5.30% #63
2022 72.89% +21.47% #69
2021 51.41% +4.70% #41
2020 46.71% #43
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.7% GDP growth -6.2% Unemployment 14.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afghanistan's trade openness?

Afghanistan's trade openness was 89.08% in 2025. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 31.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan's trade openness peaked at 89.08% in 2025.

What was the lowest trade openness in Afghanistan?

The lowest trade openness in Afghanistan was 46.71% in 2020.

How does Afghanistan rank in trade openness?

Afghanistan ranks 91st globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Afghanistan in 2025?

Afghanistan's trade openness is projected to reach 89.08% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Afghanistan in 2025?

The trade openness of Afghanistan in 2025 was 89.08%. This ranks 91st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_trade-openness, title = {Afghanistan Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }