Aruba Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Aruba's trade openness was 176.85% in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 10.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Aruba's trade openness stood at 176.85% in 2025, a rise of +16.48% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 176.85% by 2025. Aruba ranked 14th globally.
Aruba’s trade openness, measured as the sum of exports and imports as a share of GDP, stood at 176.85 in 2025, placing the island economy 14th in the world and matching its all‑time peak for the 31‑year series compiled by the World Bank. The indicator rose from a low of 122.72 in 2020, a trough that reflected the severe contraction in global demand during the COVID‑19 pandemic, to surpass the 171.36 level recorded in 1995, underscoring a rapid post‑crisis rebound driven by tourism‑linked services and diversified import channels. Among peers, Libya recorded a slightly higher openness of 177.22, while Viet Nam posted 174.16, illustrating that Aruba’s integration into world markets rivals that of larger economies despite its small size. The sustained upward trajectory suggests that continued expansion of high‑value tourism and strategic logistics investments could further lift the openness ratio, although any major external shock to global trade flows would likely temper the advance.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 195.72% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 186.29% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 176.85% | - | - |
| 2025 | 176.85% | +16.48% | #14 |
| 2024 | 160.37% | +1.35% | #148 |
| 2023 | 159.02% | −1.62% | #156 |
| 2022 | 160.63% | +20.72% | #157 |
| 2021 | 139.92% | +17.19% | #155 |
| 2020 | 122.72% | −15.24% | #156 |
| 2019 | 137.96% | −0.86% | #156 |
| 2018 | 138.82% | +0.11% | #156 |
| 2017 | 138.72% | +1.83% | #158 |
| 2016 | 136.89% | −3.61% | #159 |
| 2015 | 140.49% | −16.00% | #161 |
| 2014 | 156.49% | +0.76% | #163 |
| 2013 | 155.73% | −0.91% | #161 |
| 2012 | 156.65% | +2.21% | #162 |
| 2011 | 154.44% | +18.97% | #160 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Aruba matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Aruba's trade openness was 176.85% in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 10.3% increase from the previous year.
Aruba's trade openness peaked at 176.85% in 2025.
The lowest trade openness in Aruba was 122.72% in 2020.
Aruba ranks 14th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Aruba's trade openness is projected to reach 176.85% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Aruba in 2025 was 176.85%. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_aruba_trade-openness,
title = {Aruba Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/aruba/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}