Ecuador Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Ecuador's trade openness was 63.72% in 2025, ranked 125th globally. This represents a 11.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's trade openness stood at 63.72% in 2025, a rise of +6.51% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 63.72% by 2025. Ecuador ranked 125th globally.
Ecuador’s trade openness, measured as the sum of exports and imports relative to GDP, has risen markedly from 19.91 in 1960 to 63.72 in 2025, placing the country 125th in the World Bank’s global ranking. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 74.59 in 2008, reflecting a period of liberalised trade policies and increased integration into regional supply chains, before retreating to a trough of 19.04 in 1964 during a more protectionist phase. Over the 66‑year coverage, Ecuador’s openness now aligns closely with peers such as Madagascar (63.53) and the Northern Mariana Islands (64.37), suggesting a convergence toward the trade‑intensity typical of many emerging economies. The sustained upward trajectory is underpinned by expanding export diversification, especially in commodities and manufactured goods, and by ongoing infrastructure improvements that lower transaction costs. Future shifts in global demand, coupled with potential trade‑policy reforms, will likely determine whether Ecuador can sustain or further elevate its openness level.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 69.75% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 66.73% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 63.72% | - | - |
| 2025 | 63.72% | +6.51% | #125 |
| 2024 | 57.20% | +0.21% | #49 |
| 2023 | 57.00% | −4.88% | #45 |
| 2022 | 61.88% | +8.62% | #51 |
| 2021 | 53.26% | +9.27% | #44 |
| 2020 | 43.99% | −4.09% | #35 |
| 2019 | 48.08% | +0.07% | #33 |
| 2018 | 48.01% | +4.39% | #29 |
| 2017 | 43.62% | +3.08% | #27 |
| 2016 | 40.53% | −7.29% | #23 |
| 2015 | 47.83% | −13.60% | #32 |
| 2014 | 61.43% | −2.01% | #53 |
| 2013 | 63.43% | −3.57% | #60 |
| 2012 | 67.00% | −3.03% | #59 |
| 2011 | 70.04% | +4.26% | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ecuador's trade openness was 63.72% in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 11.4% increase from the previous year.
Ecuador's trade openness peaked at 74.59% in 2008.
The lowest trade openness in Ecuador was 19.04% in 1964.
Ecuador ranks 125th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ecuador's trade openness is projected to reach 63.72% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Ecuador in 2025 was 63.72%. This ranks 125th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_trade-openness,
title = {Ecuador Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}