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Mexico Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

75.17% +0.58% (+0.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #110 Global Peak 88.80% (2022) Source World Bank

Mexico Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

Mexico's trade openness stood at 75.17% in 2025, a rise of +0.58% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 75.17% by 2025. Mexico ranked 110th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 72.37% - -
2026* trend 73.77% - -
2025* trend 75.17% - -
2025 75.17% +0.58% #110
2024 74.59% +1.01% #69
2023 73.58% −15.22% #71
2022 88.80% +5.73% #91
2021 83.07% +6.21% #104
2020 76.85% −0.61% #101
2019 77.46% −2.75% #86
2018 80.21% +3.26% #94
2017 76.95% +1.26% #93
2016 75.69% +5.28% #94
2015 70.41% +6.31% #77
2014 64.10% +1.41% #59
2013 62.69% −1.57% #58
2012 64.26% +2.10% #56
2011 62.16% +2.89% #51
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 16.6% Rate 23.7% Gap +7.2pp Reserves YoY -0.1%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mexico's trade openness?

Mexico's trade openness was 75.17% in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Mexico?

Mexico's trade openness peaked at 88.80% in 2022.

What was the lowest trade openness in Mexico?

The lowest trade openness in Mexico was 15.88% in 1967.

How does Mexico rank in trade openness?

Mexico ranks 110th 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 Mexico in 2025?

Mexico's trade openness is projected to reach 75.17% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Mexico in 2025?

The trade openness of Mexico in 2025 was 75.17%. This ranks 110th in the world.

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