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Kazakhstan Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

61.89% +4.72% (+8.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #129 Global Peak 149.34% (1992) Source World Bank

Kazakhstan Trade Openness (1992–2025)

Overview

Kazakhstan's trade openness stood at 61.89% in 2025, a rise of +4.72% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 61.89% by 2025. Kazakhstan ranked 129th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 62.67% - -
2026* trend 62.28% - -
2025* trend 61.89% - -
2025 61.89% +4.72% #129
2024 57.16% −5.17% #48
2023 62.33% −6.00% #51
2022 68.33% +9.67% #58
2021 58.67% +1.64% #55
2020 57.03% −7.83% #62
2019 64.86% +1.33% #63
2018 63.53% +6.70% #59
2017 56.83% −3.49% #53
2016 60.31% +7.26% #62
2015 53.05% −11.92% #41
2014 64.97% −0.44% #62
2013 65.41% −8.32% #65
2012 73.72% +0.61% #67
2011 73.12% −1.02% #70
Show all years (1992-2025)
* 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 +21.9% GDP growth 7.3% C/A balance 1.8%
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

Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. 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 Kazakhstan's trade openness?

Kazakhstan's trade openness was 61.89% in 2025. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 8.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan's trade openness peaked at 149.34% in 1992.

What was the lowest trade openness in Kazakhstan?

The lowest trade openness in Kazakhstan was 53.05% in 2015.

How does Kazakhstan rank in trade openness?

Kazakhstan ranks 129th 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 Kazakhstan in 2025?

Kazakhstan's trade openness is projected to reach 61.89% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Kazakhstan in 2025?

The trade openness of Kazakhstan in 2025 was 61.89%. This ranks 129th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_kazakhstan_trade-openness, title = {Kazakhstan Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/kazakhstan/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }