North Macedonia Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Overview
North Macedonia's trade openness stood at 150.22% in 2025, a rise of +13.89% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 150.22% by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 31st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 153.67% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 151.94% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 150.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | 150.22% | +13.89% | #31 |
| 2024 | 136.32% | −11.47% | #132 |
| 2023 | 147.79% | −18.35% | #150 |
| 2022 | 166.15% | +19.43% | #159 |
| 2021 | 146.72% | +18.48% | #158 |
| 2020 | 128.24% | −10.33% | #159 |
| 2019 | 138.58% | +5.36% | #158 |
| 2018 | 133.22% | +9.08% | #155 |
| 2017 | 124.14% | +7.95% | #148 |
| 2016 | 116.19% | +2.49% | #143 |
| 2015 | 113.70% | +1.16% | #143 |
| 2014 | 112.54% | +7.68% | #138 |
| 2013 | 104.86% | −7.36% | #125 |
| 2012 | 112.21% | −0.98% | #132 |
| 2011 | 113.19% | +15.31% | #135 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's trade openness was 150.22% in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 10.2% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's trade openness peaked at 166.15% in 2022.
The lowest trade openness in North Macedonia was 46.38% in 1991.
North Macedonia ranks 31st globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's trade openness is projected to reach 150.22% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of North Macedonia in 2025 was 150.22%. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_trade-openness,
title = {North Macedonia Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/trade-openness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}