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Netherlands Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

165.19% +11.36% (+7.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #22 Global Peak 184.11% (2022) Source World Bank

Netherlands Trade Openness (1969–2025)

Overview

Netherlands's trade openness stood at 165.19% in 2025, a rise of +11.36% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 165.19% by 2025. Netherlands ranked 22nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 166.21% - -
2026* trend 165.70% - -
2025* trend 165.19% - -
2025 165.19% +11.36% #22
2024 153.83% −11.20% #143
2023 165.03% −19.08% #160
2022 184.11% +20.95% #166
2021 163.15% +10.92% #165
2020 152.23% −8.44% #167
2019 160.68% −2.88% #169
2018 163.56% +3.91% #171
2017 159.65% +8.68% #169
2016 150.97% −9.36% #167
2015 160.33% +8.61% #170
2014 151.72% +1.06% #161
2013 150.65% +1.26% #160
2012 149.39% +7.64% #156
2011 141.76% +11.68% #155
Show all years (1969-2025)
* 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 +19.5% GDP growth 6.3% C/A balance 10.3%
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

Netherlands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Netherlands's trade openness?

Netherlands's trade openness was 165.19% in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Netherlands?

Netherlands's trade openness peaked at 184.11% in 2022.

What was the lowest trade openness in Netherlands?

The lowest trade openness in Netherlands was 80.98% in 1969.

How does Netherlands rank in trade openness?

Netherlands ranks 22nd 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 Netherlands in 2025?

Netherlands's trade openness is projected to reach 165.19% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Netherlands in 2025?

The trade openness of Netherlands in 2025 was 165.19%. This ranks 22nd in the world.

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