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Dominican Republic Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

54.14% +2.35% (+4.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #142 Global Peak 84.45% (2003) Source World Bank

Dominican Republic Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

Dominican Republic's trade openness stood at 54.14% in 2025, a rise of +2.35% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 54.14% by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 142nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 56.53% - -
2026* trend 55.34% - -
2025* trend 54.14% - -
2025 54.14% +2.35% #142
2024 51.78% +1.94% #41
2023 49.84% −4.53% #37
2022 54.38% +2.43% #38
2021 51.95% +7.22% #42
2020 44.73% −6.18% #38
2019 50.91% −1.42% #41
2018 52.34% +1.58% #38
2017 50.76% −0.97% #41
2016 51.73% −0.62% #43
2015 52.35% −3.31% #39
2014 55.66% −1.15% #43
2013 56.81% −1.69% #45
2012 58.51% −0.56% #44
2011 59.07% +3.01% #47
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 51.5% Rate 32.6% Gap -18.8pp Reserves YoY +195.6%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dominican Republic's trade openness?

Dominican Republic's trade openness was 54.14% in 2025. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic's trade openness peaked at 84.45% in 2003.

What was the lowest trade openness in Dominican Republic?

The lowest trade openness in Dominican Republic was 36.57% in 1965.

How does Dominican Republic rank in trade openness?

Dominican Republic ranks 142nd 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 Dominican Republic in 2025?

Dominican Republic's trade openness is projected to reach 54.14% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Dominican Republic in 2025?

The trade openness of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 54.14%. This ranks 142nd in the world.

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Dominican Republic Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/trade-openness
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@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_trade-openness, title = {Dominican Republic Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }