Antigua and Barbuda Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Antigua and Barbuda's trade openness was 85.07% in 2025, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 27.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2014–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's trade openness stood at 85.07% in 2025, a decline of +32.63% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 85.07% by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 99th globally.
Antigua and Barbuda’s trade openness, measured as the sum of exports and imports divided by GDP, has fallen sharply over the past decade, dropping from an all‑time peak of 141.55 in 2014 to 85.07 in 2025, a level that ranks it 99th globally. This 39.5‑point decline reflects a contraction in external trade relative to the size of the economy, suggesting either a slowdown in export performance, a reduction in import demand, or both. The 2025 figure is closely aligned with Paraguay’s 85.34 and Germany’s 84.85, indicating that the small Caribbean state now shares a similar openness profile with economies of very different structures and sizes. The trend may be driven by factors such as limited diversification, vulnerability to external shocks, and fiscal pressures that curb import capacity. If Antigua and Barbuda can expand its export base and attract investment, the downward trajectory could reverse, moving the country toward a higher openness ratio in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 85.07% | - | - |
| 2025 | 85.07% | −32.63% | #99 |
| 2022 | 117.70% | +16.63% | #132 |
| 2021 | 101.07% | +6.79% | #129 |
| 2020 | 94.29% | −43.25% | #133 |
| 2019 | 137.54% | +6.88% | #155 |
| 2018 | 130.66% | +2.99% | #154 |
| 2017 | 127.66% | −4.36% | #151 |
| 2016 | 132.03% | +1.95% | #155 |
| 2015 | 130.07% | −11.47% | #155 |
| 2014 | 141.55% | – | #156 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's trade openness was 85.07% in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 27.7% decrease from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's trade openness peaked at 141.55% in 2014.
The lowest trade openness in Antigua and Barbuda was 85.07% in 2025.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 99th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's trade openness is projected to reach 85.07% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 85.07%. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_trade-openness,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}