Year 2025Rank #6 GlobalPeak 258.78% (2020)Source World Bank
Ireland Trade Openness (1970–2025)
Overview
Ireland's trade openness stood at 237.70% in 2025, a decline of +8.47% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 237.70% by 2025. Ireland ranked 6th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Ireland's trade openness?▾
Ireland's trade openness was 237.70% in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest trade openness in Ireland?▾
Ireland's trade openness peaked at 258.78% in 2020.
What was the lowest trade openness in Ireland?▾
The lowest trade openness in Ireland was 67.63% in 1972.
How does Ireland rank in trade openness?▾
Ireland ranks 6th 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 Ireland in 2025?▾
Ireland's trade openness is projected to reach 237.70% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the trade openness of Ireland in 2025?▾
The trade openness of Ireland in 2025 was 237.70%. This ranks 6th in the world.
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Ireland Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/ireland/trade-openness
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_ireland_trade-openness,
title = {Ireland Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/trade-openness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}