Namibia Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Namibia's trade openness was 123.82% in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 12.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Namibia's trade openness stood at 123.82% in 2025, a rise of +14.19% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 123.82% by 2025. Namibia ranked 47th globally.
Namibia’s trade openness, measured as the sum of exports and imports relative to GDP, stood at 123.82 in 2025, placing the country 47th in the world and just above the Solomon Islands (123.79) while trailing Montenegro (125.73). The indicator has been recorded for 46 years, with the highest level of 126.66 occurring in the earliest year of the series, 1980, and a pronounced low of 76.93 in 2020, reflecting the severe contraction of global trade during the COVID‑19 pandemic. After the 2020 trough, Namibia’s openness rebounded sharply, regaining more than 60 percentage points within five years, a recovery driven by expanding mineral exports and improved logistics infrastructure. The upward trajectory suggests that continued diversification of export markets and investment in port capacity could sustain higher openness levels, while any resurgence of external shocks or protectionist policies would likely temper the forward momentum.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 142.34% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 133.08% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 123.82% | - | - |
| 2025 | 123.82% | +14.19% | #47 |
| 2024 | 109.63% | −1.14% | #114 |
| 2023 | 110.77% | +11.51% | #125 |
| 2022 | 99.26% | +15.72% | #110 |
| 2021 | 83.54% | +6.62% | #105 |
| 2020 | 76.93% | −5.98% | #102 |
| 2019 | 82.90% | +1.19% | #95 |
| 2018 | 81.71% | +0.49% | #95 |
| 2017 | 81.22% | −12.75% | #97 |
| 2016 | 93.97% | −3.27% | #119 |
| 2015 | 97.24% | −5.84% | #125 |
| 2014 | 103.08% | +5.36% | #124 |
| 2013 | 97.72% | −2.49% | #115 |
| 2012 | 100.21% | −1.98% | #110 |
| 2011 | 102.19% | −5.88% | #120 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's trade openness was 123.82% in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 12.9% increase from the previous year.
Namibia's trade openness peaked at 126.66% in 1980.
The lowest trade openness in Namibia was 76.93% in 2020.
Namibia ranks 47th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Namibia's trade openness is projected to reach 123.82% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Namibia in 2025 was 123.82%. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_trade-openness,
title = {Namibia Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}