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El Salvador Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

91.56% +6.90% (+8.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #89 Global Peak 91.56% (2025) Source World Bank

El Salvador Trade Openness (1965–2025)

Overview

El Salvador's trade openness stood at 91.56% in 2025, a rise of +6.90% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 91.56% by 2025. El Salvador ranked 89th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 98.81% - -
2026* trend 95.18% - -
2025* trend 91.56% - -
2025 91.56% +6.90% #89
2024 84.66% +2.94% #84
2023 81.71% −6.99% #80
2022 88.70% +6.86% #89
2021 81.85% +15.39% #101
2020 66.46% −9.58% #82
2019 76.04% +0.41% #83
2018 75.63% +1.33% #84
2017 74.30% +1.49% #88
2016 72.82% −3.74% #86
2015 76.56% −1.54% #94
2014 78.10% −2.35% #88
2013 80.45% +2.80% #87
2012 77.65% −1.63% #78
2011 79.28% +5.74% #82
Show all years (1965-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 17.6% GDP growth 1.0% Unemployment 9.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Salvador's trade openness?

El Salvador's trade openness was 91.56% in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in El Salvador?

El Salvador's trade openness peaked at 91.56% in 2025.

What was the lowest trade openness in El Salvador?

The lowest trade openness in El Salvador was 36.93% in 1989.

How does El Salvador rank in trade openness?

El Salvador ranks 89th 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 El Salvador in 2025?

El Salvador's trade openness is projected to reach 91.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of El Salvador in 2025?

The trade openness of El Salvador in 2025 was 91.56%. This ranks 89th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_trade-openness, title = {El Salvador Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }