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Estonia Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

162.26% +11.22% (+7.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #24 Global Peak 175.69% (2022) Source World Bank

Estonia Trade Openness (1993–2025)

Overview

Estonia's trade openness stood at 162.26% in 2025, a rise of +11.22% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 162.26% by 2025. Estonia ranked 24th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 166.54% - -
2026* trend 164.40% - -
2025* trend 162.26% - -
2025 162.26% +11.22% #24
2024 151.04% −3.55% #142
2023 154.59% −21.09% #153
2022 175.69% +15.22% #164
2021 160.47% +23.08% #163
2020 137.39% −2.96% #164
2019 140.35% −3.13% #159
2018 143.49% −1.15% #160
2017 144.64% −3.11% #162
2016 147.75% −0.76% #164
2015 148.51% −9.45% #167
2014 157.95% −6.65% #164
2013 164.60% −4.55% #167
2012 169.16% +2.41% #167
2011 166.75% +23.07% #166
Show all years (1993-2025)
* 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 +88.9% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 2.0%
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

Estonia 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 Estonia's trade openness?

Estonia's trade openness was 162.26% in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Estonia?

Estonia's trade openness peaked at 175.69% in 2022.

What was the lowest trade openness in Estonia?

The lowest trade openness in Estonia was 116.76% in 2009.

How does Estonia rank in trade openness?

Estonia ranks 24th 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 Estonia in 2025?

Estonia's trade openness is projected to reach 162.26% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Estonia in 2025?

The trade openness of Estonia in 2025 was 162.26%. This ranks 24th in the world.

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