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Eswatini Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

111.76% +4.28% (+4.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #61 Global Peak 111.76% (2025) Source World Bank

Eswatini Trade Openness (2013–2025)

Overview

Eswatini's trade openness stood at 111.76% in 2025, a rise of +4.28% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 111.76% by 2025. Eswatini ranked 61st globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 123.11% - -
2026* trend 117.44% - -
2025* trend 111.76% - -
2025 111.76% +4.28% #61
2024 107.48% +7.76% #111
2023 99.72% +7.15% #108
2022 92.57% +2.64% #97
2021 89.93% +5.92% #117
2020 84.01% −2.63% #120
2019 86.64% +1.15% #105
2018 85.49% −1.39% #97
2017 86.88% −2.48% #106
2016 89.36% +1.10% #113
2015 88.26% −3.36% #109
2014 91.62% +6.42% #109
2013 85.20% #99
* 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 +23.4% GDP growth 4.1% C/A balance 5.1%
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

Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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 Eswatini's trade openness?

Eswatini's trade openness was 111.76% in 2025. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 4.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Eswatini?

Eswatini's trade openness peaked at 111.76% in 2025.

What was the lowest trade openness in Eswatini?

The lowest trade openness in Eswatini was 84.01% in 2020.

How does Eswatini rank in trade openness?

Eswatini ranks 61st 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 Eswatini in 2025?

Eswatini's trade openness is projected to reach 111.76% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Eswatini in 2025?

The trade openness of Eswatini in 2025 was 111.76%. This ranks 61st in the world.

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