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Brazil Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

36.38% +0.79% (+2.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #173 Global Peak 38.82% (2022) Source World Bank

Brazil Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

Brazil's trade openness stood at 36.38% in 2025, a rise of +0.79% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 36.38% by 2025. Brazil ranked 173rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 36.89% - -
2026* trend 36.64% - -
2025* trend 36.38% - -
2025 36.38% +0.79% #173
2024 35.58% +1.92% #9
2023 33.67% −5.15% #8
2022 38.82% +1.16% #13
2021 37.66% +5.35% #15
2020 32.30% +3.41% #12
2019 28.89% +0.01% #4
2018 28.88% +4.56% #5
2017 24.32% −0.21% #2
2016 24.53% −2.42% #2
2015 26.95% +2.27% #4
2014 24.69% −1.10% #2
2013 25.79% +0.67% #1
2012 25.11% +1.18% #2
2011 23.93% +1.16% #1
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.7% GDP growth -3.3% Unemployment 11.6%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazil's trade openness?

Brazil's trade openness was 36.38% in 2025. Ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Brazil?

Brazil's trade openness peaked at 38.82% in 2022.

What was the lowest trade openness in Brazil?

The lowest trade openness in Brazil was 9.38% in 1962.

How does Brazil rank in trade openness?

Brazil ranks 173rd 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 Brazil in 2025?

Brazil's trade openness is projected to reach 36.38% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Brazil in 2025?

The trade openness of Brazil in 2025 was 36.38%. This ranks 173rd in the world.

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