Bhutan Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Overview
Bhutan's trade openness stood at 88.56% in 2025, a rise of +6.82% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 88.56% by 2025. Bhutan ranked 94th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 91.05% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 88.56% | - | - |
| 2025 | 88.56% | +6.82% | #94 |
| 2023 | 81.74% | −3.83% | #81 |
| 2022 | 85.57% | +7.99% | #84 |
| 2021 | 77.58% | +5.75% | #90 |
| 2020 | 71.83% | −4.29% | #94 |
| 2019 | 76.12% | −3.62% | #84 |
| 2018 | 79.74% | +2.95% | #93 |
| 2017 | 76.79% | +0.40% | #92 |
| 2016 | 76.38% | −13.25% | #97 |
| 2015 | 89.64% | +1.70% | #112 |
| 2014 | 87.93% | −7.12% | #103 |
| 2013 | 95.05% | +1.01% | #109 |
| 2012 | 94.05% | −8.75% | #104 |
| 2011 | 102.80% | −2.22% | #121 |
| 2010 | 105.01% | +3.45% | #135 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bhutan's trade openness was 88.56% in 2025. Ranked 94th globally. This represents a 8.3% increase from the previous year.
Bhutan's trade openness peaked at 108.16% in 2006.
The lowest trade openness in Bhutan was 54.11% in 1980.
Bhutan ranks 94th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bhutan's trade openness is projected to reach 88.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Bhutan in 2025 was 88.56%. This ranks 94th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_trade-openness,
title = {Bhutan Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/trade-openness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}