Colombia Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Colombia's trade openness was 41.84% in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 13.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Colombia's trade openness stood at 41.84% in 2025, a rise of +4.82% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.84% by 2025. Colombia ranked 163rd globally.
Colombia’s trade openness, measured as the sum of exports and imports as a share of GDP, has risen from 30.45 in 1960 to 41.84 in 2025, placing the country 163rd in the world. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 48.28 in 2022, a level that reflects the expansion of export‑oriented sectors such as oil, coffee and manufactured goods, while the low of 21.55 recorded in 1967 occurred during a period of limited external integration and protectionist policies. Over the 66‑year coverage, Colombia’s openness has consistently outpaced that of peers such as Nepal (42.33) and New Caledonia (41.47), suggesting a relatively more outward‑looking trade posture in the Latin American context. The upward trajectory since the 1960s indicates that further liberalisation of tariffs, improvement of logistics infrastructure and diversification of export markets could sustain higher openness, while any reversal of global demand or domestic policy shifts could temper the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 43.10% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 42.47% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 41.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.84% | +4.82% | #163 |
| 2024 | 37.03% | −3.36% | #10 |
| 2023 | 40.39% | −7.89% | #15 |
| 2022 | 48.28% | +8.22% | #28 |
| 2021 | 40.06% | +6.00% | #16 |
| 2020 | 34.06% | −3.50% | #17 |
| 2019 | 37.56% | +1.02% | #13 |
| 2018 | 36.53% | +1.25% | #10 |
| 2017 | 35.28% | −0.92% | #10 |
| 2016 | 36.20% | −2.16% | #16 |
| 2015 | 38.36% | +0.87% | #14 |
| 2014 | 37.49% | −0.50% | #10 |
| 2013 | 37.99% | −0.85% | #7 |
| 2012 | 38.84% | −0.64% | #10 |
| 2011 | 39.47% | +5.21% | #9 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's trade openness was 41.84% in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 13.0% increase from the previous year.
Colombia's trade openness peaked at 48.28% in 2022.
The lowest trade openness in Colombia was 21.55% in 1967.
Colombia ranks 163rd globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Colombia's trade openness is projected to reach 41.84% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Colombia in 2025 was 41.84%. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_trade-openness,
title = {Colombia Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}