Dominican Republic Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Dominican Republic's trade openness was 54.14% in 2025, ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Dominican Republic’s trade openness, measured as the sum of exports and imports as a share of GDP, has risen from a low of 36.57 in 1965 to an all‑time peak of 84.45 in 2003, reflecting a gradual integration into global markets over six decades. By 2025 the indicator stands at 54.14, placing the country 142nd worldwide and marginally below peers such as Iran (54.31) and Bolivia (54.12). The post‑2003 decline from the peak suggests that while openness remains higher than the 1960 level of 44.41, the pace of external trade growth has slowed, partly due to shifting commodity terms, regional trade agreements and domestic fiscal constraints. The sustained level above 50 % indicates that the economy continues to rely on cross‑border flows, yet any substantial increase will likely depend on diversification of export bases, infrastructure upgrades and deeper participation in multilateral trade frameworks.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Dominican Republic's trade openness was 54.14% in 2025. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's trade openness peaked at 84.45% in 2003.
The lowest trade openness in Dominican Republic was 36.57% in 1965.
Dominican Republic ranks 142nd globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's trade openness is projected to reach 54.14% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 54.14%. This ranks 142nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_trade-openness,
title = {Dominican Republic Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}