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Gabon Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

101.21% +9.16% (+10.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #73 Global Peak 145.35% (1972) Source World Bank

Gabon Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

Gabon's trade openness stood at 101.21% in 2025, a rise of +9.16% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 101.21% by 2025. Gabon ranked 73rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 111.21% - -
2026* trend 106.21% - -
2025* trend 101.21% - -
2025 101.21% +9.16% #73
2024 92.05% +0.57% #91
2023 91.48% −0.58% #93
2022 92.06% +6.71% #96
2021 85.35% +15.23% #107
2020 70.11% −3.31% #91
2019 73.43% −3.61% #80
2018 77.04% +1.97% #86
2017 75.07% +4.94% #89
2016 70.13% −3.82% #81
2015 73.95% +0.43% #88
2014 73.52% −17.11% #75
2013 90.64% −1.71% #104
2012 92.34% +1.84% #102
2011 90.50% +1.34% #102
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 +27.7% GDP growth 5.6% C/A balance 8.3%
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

Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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 Gabon's trade openness?

Gabon's trade openness was 101.21% in 2025. Ranked 73rd globally. This represents a 10.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Gabon?

Gabon's trade openness peaked at 145.35% in 1972.

What was the lowest trade openness in Gabon?

The lowest trade openness in Gabon was 62.48% in 1962.

How does Gabon rank in trade openness?

Gabon ranks 73rd 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 Gabon in 2025?

Gabon's trade openness is projected to reach 101.21% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Gabon in 2025?

The trade openness of Gabon in 2025 was 101.21%. This ranks 73rd in the world.

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