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Nepal Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

42.33% +1.80% (+4.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #162 Global Peak 64.04% (1997) Source World Bank

Nepal Trade Openness (1965–2025)

Overview

Nepal's trade openness stood at 42.33% in 2025, a rise of +1.80% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 42.33% by 2025. Nepal ranked 162nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 41.88% - -
2026* trend 42.10% - -
2025* trend 42.33% - -
2025 42.33% +1.80% #162
2024 40.53% −1.04% #18
2023 41.57% −7.40% #21
2022 48.97% +5.92% #30
2021 43.05% +2.13% #25
2020 40.92% −8.33% #28
2019 49.25% +0.80% #36
2018 48.45% +3.80% #30
2017 44.64% +2.53% #28
2016 42.12% −4.55% #28
2015 46.67% +0.68% #30
2014 45.98% +4.12% #22
2013 41.87% +3.94% #14
2012 37.92% +1.63% #9
2011 36.30% −9.69% #8
Show all years (1965-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.8% GDP growth 0.4% Unemployment 10.7%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nepal's trade openness?

Nepal's trade openness was 42.33% in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Nepal?

Nepal's trade openness peaked at 64.04% in 1997.

What was the lowest trade openness in Nepal?

The lowest trade openness in Nepal was 13.21% in 1970.

How does Nepal rank in trade openness?

Nepal ranks 162nd 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 Nepal in 2025?

Nepal's trade openness is projected to reach 42.33% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Nepal in 2025?

The trade openness of Nepal in 2025 was 42.33%. This ranks 162nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_nepal_trade-openness, title = {Nepal Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }