Canada Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Canada's trade openness was 68.21% in 2025, ranked 119th globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Canada's trade openness stood at 68.21% in 2025, a rise of +3.06% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.21% by 2025. Canada ranked 119th globally.
Canada's trade openness has experienced significant fluctuations over the past six and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at 68.21 in 2025, ranking 119th globally. The indicator reached its all-time peak of 82.77 in 2000, indicating a relatively high level of openness at that time, surpassing that of Botswana, which ranks closest to Canada at 68.47. In contrast, the country's trade openness hit its all-time trough of 35.33 in 1963, during a period of economic isolationism. Since then, Canada's trade openness has seen a steady increase, albeit with some fluctuations, reaching 68.21 in 2025. The steady growth in trade openness is likely to continue in the coming years, driven by Canada's strategic trade agreements with various countries and its efforts to diversify its export markets. However, a significant shift in global trade policies, such as a potential rise in protectionism, could alter this trajectory and impact Canada's trade openness.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 70.69% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 69.45% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 68.21% | - | - |
| 2025 | 68.21% | +3.06% | #119 |
| 2024 | 65.15% | −1.48% | #59 |
| 2023 | 66.63% | −0.69% | #61 |
| 2022 | 67.32% | +5.07% | #56 |
| 2021 | 62.25% | +1.09% | #63 |
| 2020 | 61.16% | −5.01% | #76 |
| 2019 | 66.17% | −0.43% | #67 |
| 2018 | 66.60% | +1.50% | #67 |
| 2017 | 65.10% | −0.26% | #68 |
| 2016 | 65.36% | −0.80% | #70 |
| 2015 | 66.16% | +1.79% | #69 |
| 2014 | 64.38% | +2.15% | #60 |
| 2013 | 62.23% | −0.36% | #57 |
| 2012 | 62.60% | +0.10% | #54 |
| 2011 | 62.50% | +2.29% | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada 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
Canada's trade openness was 68.21% in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from the previous year.
Canada's trade openness peaked at 82.77% in 2000.
The lowest trade openness in Canada was 35.33% in 1963.
Canada ranks 119th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Canada's trade openness is projected to reach 68.21% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Canada in 2025 was 68.21%. This ranks 119th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_trade-openness,
title = {Canada Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}