Bosnia and Herzegovina Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade openness was 105.30% in 2025, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade openness stood at 105.30% in 2025, a rise of +10.14% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 105.30% by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 68th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s trade openness has hovered around the global median over the past three decades, registering 105.30 in 2025, which places it 68th worldwide and marginally above peers such as Morocco (105.40) and Mozambique (105.44). The indicator rose sharply to an all‑time peak of 125.67 in 1998, reflecting the post‑war reconstruction boom and liberalised trade policies, before slipping to a trough of 73.75 in 2009 amid the global financial crisis and regional economic slowdown. Since that low point, openness has recovered steadily, climbing from 101.85 in 1994 to exceed 100 consistently after 2010, driven by expanding export markets and deeper integration with European supply chains. The upward trajectory suggests that continued diversification of export products and further reduction of non‑tariff barriers could sustain higher openness levels, while any resurgence of geopolitical tension or protectionist measures would likely temper progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 110.93% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 108.12% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 105.30% | - | - |
| 2025 | 105.30% | +10.14% | #68 |
| 2024 | 95.16% | −4.48% | #96 |
| 2023 | 99.63% | −10.57% | #107 |
| 2022 | 110.21% | +13.47% | #125 |
| 2021 | 96.74% | +14.22% | #123 |
| 2020 | 82.52% | −11.99% | #117 |
| 2019 | 94.52% | −3.92% | #119 |
| 2018 | 98.43% | +1.79% | #119 |
| 2017 | 96.65% | +8.40% | #119 |
| 2016 | 88.24% | −0.05% | #110 |
| 2015 | 88.29% | −2.26% | #110 |
| 2014 | 90.55% | +2.62% | #105 |
| 2013 | 87.93% | −0.21% | #102 |
| 2012 | 88.15% | +0.31% | #96 |
| 2011 | 87.84% | +6.87% | #98 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade openness was 105.30% in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade openness peaked at 125.67% in 1998.
The lowest trade openness in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 73.75% in 2009.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 68th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade openness is projected to reach 105.30% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 105.30%. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_trade-openness,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}