Hungary Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Hungary's trade openness was 155.67% in 2025, ranked 26th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Hungary's trade openness stood at 155.67% in 2025, a rise of +9.16% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 155.67% by 2025. Hungary ranked 26th globally.
Hungary’s trade openness, measured as the sum of merchandise exports and imports as a percentage of GDP, reached 155.67 in 2025, ranking the country 26th globally according to World Bank data. This figure reflects a significant increase from its earliest recorded value of 58.21 in 1991 and follows a period of marked volatility in the post-transition era, including a historic trough of 53.41 in 1993. The all-time peak of 185.00 was recorded in 2022, driven by strong integration into European supply chains and robust foreign direct investment, particularly in the automotive and electronics sectors. Hungary’s current trade openness level is closely aligned with regional peers such as Lithuania, which recorded 154.29, and Estonia at 162.26, underscoring the outward-oriented economic models common in Central and Eastern Europe. While the 2025 figure represents a decline from the 2022 peak, it remains well above historical averages, suggesting continued reliance on external trade. The trajectory may shift depending on EU policy changes, global trade tensions, or efforts to diversify domestic sources of growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 152.30% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 153.98% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 155.67% | - | - |
| 2025 | 155.67% | +9.16% | #26 |
| 2024 | 146.50% | −11.88% | #140 |
| 2023 | 158.39% | −26.61% | #155 |
| 2022 | 185.00% | +25.81% | #167 |
| 2021 | 159.19% | +4.66% | #162 |
| 2020 | 154.53% | −5.40% | #170 |
| 2019 | 159.93% | −2.78% | #167 |
| 2018 | 162.70% | −2.33% | #170 |
| 2017 | 165.03% | +1.06% | #172 |
| 2016 | 163.97% | −3.32% | #171 |
| 2015 | 167.29% | −1.07% | #173 |
| 2014 | 168.36% | +3.88% | #170 |
| 2013 | 164.48% | −1.70% | #166 |
| 2012 | 166.18% | −0.58% | #166 |
| 2011 | 166.75% | +8.92% | #167 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's trade openness was 155.67% in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from the previous year.
Hungary's trade openness peaked at 185.00% in 2022.
The lowest trade openness in Hungary was 53.41% in 1993.
Hungary ranks 26th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Hungary's trade openness is projected to reach 155.67% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Hungary in 2025 was 155.67%. This ranks 26th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_hungary_trade-openness,
title = {Hungary Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/hungary/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}