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Belarus Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

134.16% +2.24% (+1.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #43 Global Peak 157.97% (2011) Source World Bank

Belarus Trade Openness (1990–2025)

Overview

Belarus's trade openness stood at 134.16% in 2025, a rise of +2.24% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 134.16% by 2025. Belarus ranked 43rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 138.46% - -
2026* trend 136.31% - -
2025* trend 134.16% - -
2025 134.16% +2.24% #43
2024 131.92% +0.33% #128
2023 131.58% +11.56% #137
2022 120.02% −15.99% #133
2021 136.01% +17.08% #150
2020 118.93% −11.92% #152
2019 130.85% −8.54% #152
2018 139.39% +6.03% #157
2017 133.37% +8.16% #156
2016 125.21% +9.29% #152
2015 115.91% +5.26% #144
2014 110.65% −9.16% #137
2013 119.82% −33.27% #140
2012 153.09% −4.89% #158
2011 157.97% +42.06% #163
Show all years (1990-2025)
* 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 15.2% Real rate -1.9%
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

Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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 Belarus's trade openness?

Belarus's trade openness was 134.16% in 2025. Ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Belarus?

Belarus's trade openness peaked at 157.97% in 2011.

What was the lowest trade openness in Belarus?

The lowest trade openness in Belarus was 66.67% in 1991.

How does Belarus rank in trade openness?

Belarus ranks 43rd 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 Belarus in 2025?

Belarus's trade openness is projected to reach 134.16% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Belarus in 2025?

The trade openness of Belarus in 2025 was 134.16%. This ranks 43rd in the world.

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Belarus Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/belarus/trade-openness
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@misc{historysaid_belarus_trade-openness, title = {Belarus Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/belarus/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }