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Bahamas, The Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

88.90% +9.66% (+12.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #92 Global Peak 150.18% (1978) Source World Bank

Bahamas, The Trade Openness (1977–2025)

Overview

Bahamas, The's trade openness stood at 88.90% in 2025, a rise of +9.66% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 88.90% by 2025. Bahamas, The ranked 92nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 101.36% - -
2026* trend 95.13% - -
2025* trend 88.90% - -
2025 88.90% +9.66% #92
2024 79.24% +2.69% #75
2023 76.55% +0.57% #73
2022 75.98% +10.05% #75
2021 65.93% +12.51% #69
2020 53.42% −15.37% #53
2019 68.79% −3.37% #70
2018 72.15% +3.82% #77
2017 68.33% +1.12% #74
2016 67.21% −2.47% #74
2015 69.68% −10.86% #76
2014 80.54% −4.01% #93
2013 84.55% +0.30% #97
2012 84.25% −4.08% #91
2011 88.33% +9.66% #99
Show all years (1977-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 11.1% Real rate -5.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Bahamas, The matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1981. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bahamas, The's trade openness?

Bahamas, The's trade openness was 88.90% in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 12.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Bahamas, The?

Bahamas, The's trade openness peaked at 150.18% in 1978.

What was the lowest trade openness in Bahamas, The?

The lowest trade openness in Bahamas, The was 53.42% in 2020.

How does Bahamas, The rank in trade openness?

Bahamas, The ranks 92nd 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 Bahamas, The in 2025?

Bahamas, The's trade openness is projected to reach 88.90% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Bahamas, The in 2025?

The trade openness of Bahamas, The in 2025 was 88.90%. This ranks 92nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_bahamas-the_trade-openness, title = {Bahamas, The Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/bahamas-the/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }