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France Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

75.08% +6.97% (+10.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #111 Global Peak 75.96% (2022) Source World Bank

France Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

France's trade openness stood at 75.08% in 2025, a rise of +6.97% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 75.08% by 2025. France ranked 111th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 80.15% - -
2026* trend 77.62% - -
2025* trend 75.08% - -
2025 75.08% +6.97% #111
2024 68.11% −2.52% #61
2023 70.63% −5.34% #66
2022 75.96% +12.17% #74
2021 63.79% +4.95% #67
2020 58.84% −7.59% #66
2019 66.43% −0.37% #69
2018 66.80% +1.41% #68
2017 65.40% +2.05% #70
2016 63.34% −0.16% #68
2015 63.50% +1.31% #65
2014 62.20% +0.38% #56
2013 61.82% +0.16% #56
2012 61.66% +1.05% #49
2011 60.61% +4.02% #49
Show all years (1960-2025)
* 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 +13.5% GDP growth 2.0% C/A balance 0.6%
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

France 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 France's trade openness?

France's trade openness was 75.08% in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 10.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in France?

France's trade openness peaked at 75.96% in 2022.

What was the lowest trade openness in France?

The lowest trade openness in France was 26.34% in 1962.

How does France rank in trade openness?

France ranks 111th 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 France in 2025?

France's trade openness is projected to reach 75.08% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of France in 2025?

The trade openness of France in 2025 was 75.08%. This ranks 111th in the world.

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France Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/france/trade-openness
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@misc{historysaid_france_trade-openness, title = {France Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/france/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }