Angola Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Angola's trade openness was 50.35% in 2025, ranked 150th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
Angola's trade openness stood at 50.35% in 2025, a decline of +0.49% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 50.35% by 2025. Angola ranked 150th globally.
Angola's trade openness has fluctuated significantly over the past two decades, with a notable decline from the peak of 108.68 in 2008 to a trough of 45.66 in 2017, before rebounding to 50.35 in 2025. This oscillation suggests that Angola's openness to international trade has been sensitive to external factors, such as global commodity prices, which have historically driven the country's economy. In comparison, Chad's trade openness has consistently ranked higher, reaching 50.69 in 2025, while Australia's trade openness has remained relatively stable at 49.56. The latest value of 50.35 for Angola indicates a moderate level of trade openness, which is higher than its trough in 2017 but lower than its peak in 2008. Looking forward, a significant increase in investment in Angola's infrastructure and a further diversification of its economy could potentially lead to an increase in trade openness, thereby shifting the country's trajectory towards more robust economic growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 47.25% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 48.80% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 50.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 50.35% | −0.49% | #150 |
| 2024 | 50.84% | −2.19% | #37 |
| 2023 | 53.03% | −2.22% | #42 |
| 2022 | 55.25% | −6.27% | #41 |
| 2021 | 61.53% | +7.18% | #61 |
| 2020 | 54.34% | −6.37% | #55 |
| 2019 | 60.71% | +1.80% | #55 |
| 2018 | 58.92% | +13.25% | #51 |
| 2017 | 45.66% | −1.35% | #31 |
| 2016 | 47.02% | −7.96% | #35 |
| 2015 | 54.98% | −14.60% | #47 |
| 2014 | 69.58% | −7.77% | #72 |
| 2013 | 77.35% | −4.59% | #77 |
| 2012 | 81.94% | −7.10% | #87 |
| 2011 | 89.04% | −1.96% | #100 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's trade openness was 50.35% in 2025. Ranked 150th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Angola's trade openness peaked at 108.68% in 2008.
The lowest trade openness in Angola was 45.66% in 2017.
Angola ranks 150th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's trade openness is projected to reach 50.35% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Angola in 2025 was 50.35%. This ranks 150th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_trade-openness,
title = {Angola Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}