Home Madagascar Trade Trade Openness

Madagascar Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

63.53% +8.55% (+15.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #126 Global Peak 74.36% (2008) Source World Bank

Madagascar Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

Madagascar's trade openness stood at 63.53% in 2025, a rise of +8.55% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 63.53% by 2025. Madagascar ranked 126th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 67.10% - -
2026* trend 65.32% - -
2025* trend 63.53% - -
2025 63.53% +8.55% #126
2024 54.98% −6.15% #47
2023 61.13% −9.41% #49
2022 70.55% +15.33% #65
2021 55.22% +6.21% #47
2020 49.01% −13.59% #47
2019 62.60% −5.24% #58
2018 67.84% +2.50% #71
2017 65.34% +4.51% #69
2016 60.83% −0.39% #63
2015 61.22% −0.75% #64
2014 61.97% +5.60% #55
2013 56.37% +3.72% #43
2012 52.65% −3.83% #32
2011 56.48% −1.39% #41
Show all years (1960-2025)
* 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 +42.3% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 0.4%
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

Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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 Madagascar's trade openness?

Madagascar's trade openness was 63.53% in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 15.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Madagascar?

Madagascar's trade openness peaked at 74.36% in 2008.

What was the lowest trade openness in Madagascar?

The lowest trade openness in Madagascar was 19.29% in 1983.

How does Madagascar rank in trade openness?

Madagascar ranks 126th 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 Madagascar in 2025?

Madagascar's trade openness is projected to reach 63.53% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Madagascar in 2025?

The trade openness of Madagascar in 2025 was 63.53%. This ranks 126th in the world.

Cite this page

APA
Madagascar Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/madagascar/trade-openness
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_madagascar_trade-openness, title = {Madagascar Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/madagascar/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }