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Ireland Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

237.70% −8.47% (-3.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #6 Global Peak 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.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 234.38% - -
2026* trend 236.04% - -
2025* trend 237.70% - -
2025 237.70% −8.47% #6
2024 246.17% +6.52% #156
2023 239.65% +1.89% #167
2022 237.76% +6.72% #175
2021 231.03% −27.75% #176
2020 258.78% +1.13% #178
2019 257.65% +35.20% #176
2018 222.45% −10.85% #177
2017 233.30% −6.40% #178
2016 239.71% +16.01% #178
2015 223.70% +12.52% #178
2014 211.18% +11.44% #176
2013 199.74% +9.39% #175
2012 190.36% +4.05% #172
2011 186.30% −3.78% #171
Show all years (1970-2025)
* 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 +77.5% GDP growth 16.3% C/A balance 12.3%
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

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
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@misc{historysaid_ireland_trade-openness, title = {Ireland Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }