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Japan Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

52.86% +6.45% (+13.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #145 Global Peak 52.86% (2025) Source World Bank

Japan Trade Openness (1970–2025)

Overview

Japan's trade openness stood at 52.86% in 2025, a rise of +6.45% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.86% by 2025. Japan ranked 145th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 60.57% - -
2026* trend 56.71% - -
2025* trend 52.86% - -
2025 52.86% +6.45% #145
2024 46.41% +1.26% #29
2023 45.15% −1.66% #28
2022 46.81% +10.07% #26
2021 36.74% +5.40% #12
2020 31.34% −3.88% #10
2019 35.22% −1.39% #11
2018 36.61% +2.19% #11
2017 34.42% +3.11% #9
2016 31.31% −4.12% #11
2015 35.43% −2.00% #10
2014 37.43% +3.45% #9
2013 33.98% +3.51% #6
2012 30.47% +0.28% #3
2011 30.19% +1.70% #3
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 +25.4% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 3.7%
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

Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. 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 Japan's trade openness?

Japan's trade openness was 52.86% in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 13.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Japan?

Japan's trade openness peaked at 52.86% in 2025.

What was the lowest trade openness in Japan?

The lowest trade openness in Japan was 15.72% in 1993.

How does Japan rank in trade openness?

Japan ranks 145th 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 Japan in 2025?

Japan's trade openness is projected to reach 52.86% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Japan in 2025?

The trade openness of Japan in 2025 was 52.86%. This ranks 145th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_japan_trade-openness, title = {Japan Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/japan/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }