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Congo, Republic of Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

106.01% +12.82% (+13.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #65 Global Peak 156.86% (2003) Source World Bank

Congo, Republic of Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

Congo, Republic of's trade openness stood at 106.01% in 2025, a rise of +12.82% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 106.01% by 2025. Congo, Republic of ranked 65th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 117.70% - -
2026* trend 111.85% - -
2025* trend 106.01% - -
2025 106.01% +12.82% #65
2024 93.19% −3.02% #93
2023 96.21% −1.95% #104
2022 98.16% +12.62% #108
2021 85.55% +16.24% #108
2020 69.31% −22.27% #89
2019 91.58% −9.01% #112
2018 100.58% +5.97% #123
2017 94.62% −27.64% #116
2016 122.26% +4.94% #147
2015 117.32% +13.12% #146
2014 104.20% +11.19% #127
2013 93.00% −4.44% #105
2012 97.44% −27.15% #107
2011 124.59% +0.53% #142
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +26.9% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 13.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Congo, Republic of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Congo, Republic of's trade openness?

Congo, Republic of's trade openness was 106.01% in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 13.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Congo, Republic of?

Congo, Republic of's trade openness peaked at 156.86% in 2003.

What was the lowest trade openness in Congo, Republic of?

The lowest trade openness in Congo, Republic of was 57.14% in 1992.

How does Congo, Republic of rank in trade openness?

Congo, Republic of ranks 65th 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 Congo, Republic of in 2025?

Congo, Republic of's trade openness is projected to reach 106.01% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Congo, Republic of in 2025?

The trade openness of Congo, Republic of in 2025 was 106.01%. This ranks 65th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_congo-republic-of_trade-openness, title = {Congo, Republic of Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/congo-republic-of/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }