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Ghana Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

69.15% −0.64% (-0.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #117 Global Peak 116.05% (2000) Source World Bank

Ghana Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

Ghana's trade openness stood at 69.15% in 2025, a decline of +0.64% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 69.15% by 2025. Ghana ranked 117th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 70.77% - -
2026* trend 69.96% - -
2025* trend 69.15% - -
2025 69.15% −0.64% #117
2024 69.79% +5.40% #63
2023 64.39% −5.73% #53
2022 70.12% +7.41% #63
2021 62.71% −3.87% #65
2020 66.58% −10.25% #83
2019 76.82% +8.87% #85
2018 67.96% −2.59% #72
2017 70.55% +2.67% #80
2016 67.88% −8.64% #77
2015 76.52% +12.68% #93
2014 63.84% +3.08% #58
2013 60.76% −32.41% #53
2012 93.17% +6.87% #103
2011 86.30% +10.92% #95
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 38.1% Reserves YoY -30.4% FX YoY +33.2%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghana's trade openness?

Ghana's trade openness was 69.15% in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Ghana?

Ghana's trade openness peaked at 116.05% in 2000.

What was the lowest trade openness in Ghana?

The lowest trade openness in Ghana was 6.32% in 1982.

How does Ghana rank in trade openness?

Ghana ranks 117th 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 Ghana in 2025?

Ghana's trade openness is projected to reach 69.15% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Ghana in 2025?

The trade openness of Ghana in 2025 was 69.15%. This ranks 117th in the world.

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