Mauritius Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Mauritius's trade openness was 157.56% in 2025, ranked 25th globally. This represents a 8.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's trade openness stood at 157.56% in 2025, a rise of +12.14% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 157.56% by 2025. Mauritius ranked 25th globally.
Mauritius’ trade openness, measured as the sum of exports and imports relative to GDP, has risen steadily over the past five decades, moving from 106.98 in 1976 to an all‑time high of 157.56 in 2025, ranking 25th globally. The index fell to a trough of 92.40 in 1983, reflecting the island’s limited external sector during a period of inward‑focused industrial policy, but subsequent liberalisation and the development of niche services such as tourism and financial services propelled a long‑term upward trajectory. By 2025 the openness score of 157.56 surpasses that of Hungary (155.67) and approaches the levels of Estonia (162.26) and Lithuania (154.29), underscoring Mauritius’ integration into world markets despite its small size. The sustained rise suggests that continued diversification of export markets and investment in logistics infrastructure could keep the openness index on an upward path, while any reversal in global trade conditions would likely temper future gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 169.71% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 163.63% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 157.56% | - | - |
| 2025 | 157.56% | +12.14% | #25 |
| 2024 | 145.42% | −1.90% | #139 |
| 2023 | 147.32% | −0.34% | #149 |
| 2022 | 147.66% | +12.47% | #154 |
| 2021 | 135.19% | +14.07% | #149 |
| 2020 | 121.13% | −6.82% | #153 |
| 2019 | 127.94% | +4.40% | #151 |
| 2018 | 123.54% | −3.43% | #146 |
| 2017 | 126.96% | +0.65% | #150 |
| 2016 | 126.31% | −6.83% | #153 |
| 2015 | 133.14% | −1.96% | #157 |
| 2014 | 135.10% | −1.45% | #153 |
| 2013 | 136.55% | +19.10% | #154 |
| 2012 | 117.45% | +1.90% | #140 |
| 2011 | 115.55% | +4.04% | #137 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's trade openness was 157.56% in 2025. Ranked 25th globally. This represents a 8.3% increase from the previous year.
Mauritius's trade openness peaked at 157.56% in 2025.
The lowest trade openness in Mauritius was 92.40% in 1983.
Mauritius ranks 25th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritius's trade openness is projected to reach 157.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Mauritius in 2025 was 157.56%. This ranks 25th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_trade-openness,
title = {Mauritius Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}