Chile Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Chile's trade openness was 66.73% in 2025, ranked 121st globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Chile's trade openness stood at 66.73% in 2025, a rise of +2.87% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 66.73% by 2025. Chile ranked 121st globally.
Chile’s trade openness has risen markedly from 28.20 in 1960 to 66.73 in 2025, placing it 121st globally and situating it alongside peers such as the United Kingdom (67.09) and Canada (68.21). The indicator surged to its all‑time peak of 80.68 in 2008, reflecting the liberalisation wave that followed the early‑1990s reforms and the expansion of export‑oriented sectors such as copper and fruit. Conversely, the lowest point of 22.30 in 1972 coincided with the protectionist policies of the Allende government and the subsequent economic turmoil. Over the 66‑year coverage span, Chile’s openness has consistently outpaced many developing economies, yet remains below the highest‑ranking advanced economies. The post‑2008 decline to 66.73 suggests a modest re‑balancing of trade policy amid global supply‑chain disruptions. Continued diversification of export markets and further tariff reductions could sustain an upward trajectory, while protectionist shocks would likely reverse the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 68.17% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 67.45% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 66.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 66.73% | +2.87% | #121 |
| 2024 | 63.86% | +3.14% | #57 |
| 2023 | 60.72% | −14.48% | #48 |
| 2022 | 75.20% | +10.32% | #73 |
| 2021 | 64.88% | +6.69% | #68 |
| 2020 | 58.18% | +0.57% | #65 |
| 2019 | 57.61% | −0.57% | #50 |
| 2018 | 58.18% | +2.15% | #49 |
| 2017 | 56.03% | −0.03% | #50 |
| 2016 | 56.06% | −3.29% | #53 |
| 2015 | 59.35% | −6.29% | #60 |
| 2014 | 65.63% | +0.49% | #65 |
| 2013 | 65.14% | −3.01% | #64 |
| 2012 | 68.16% | −4.33% | #61 |
| 2011 | 72.48% | +2.76% | #67 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chile's trade openness was 66.73% in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from the previous year.
Chile's trade openness peaked at 80.68% in 2008.
The lowest trade openness in Chile was 22.30% in 1972.
Chile ranks 121st globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's trade openness is projected to reach 66.73% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Chile in 2025 was 66.73%. This ranks 121st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_trade-openness,
title = {Chile Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}