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Djibouti Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

279.75% +38.51% (+16.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #5 Global Peak 347.72% (2013) Source World Bank

Djibouti Trade Openness (2013–2025)

Overview

Djibouti's trade openness stood at 279.75% in 2025, a rise of +38.51% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 279.75% by 2025. Djibouti ranked 5th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 290.43% - -
2026* trend 285.09% - -
2025* trend 279.75% - -
2025 279.75% +38.51% #5
2024 241.24% −44.66% #155
2023 285.90% −16.38% #168
2022 302.29% +38.81% #177
2021 263.48% +37.73% #177
2020 225.74% −95.19% #176
2019 320.94% +20.54% #178
2018 300.40% −5.57% #179
2017 305.97% +92.90% #179
2016 213.07% −55.29% #176
2015 268.36% −30.20% #179
2014 298.56% −49.16% #178
2013 347.72% #177
* 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 +10.5% GDP growth 5.5% C/A balance 18.3%
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

Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 Djibouti's trade openness?

Djibouti's trade openness was 279.75% in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 16.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Djibouti?

Djibouti's trade openness peaked at 347.72% in 2013.

What was the lowest trade openness in Djibouti?

The lowest trade openness in Djibouti was 213.07% in 2016.

How does Djibouti rank in trade openness?

Djibouti ranks 5th 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 Djibouti in 2025?

Djibouti's trade openness is projected to reach 279.75% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Djibouti in 2025?

The trade openness of Djibouti in 2025 was 279.75%. This ranks 5th in the world.

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APA
Djibouti Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/djibouti/trade-openness
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_trade-openness, title = {Djibouti Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }