North Macedonia Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
North Macedonia's trade openness was 150.22% in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 10.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
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.
North Macedonia’s trade openness has risen markedly since the early 1990s, climbing from a low of 46.38 in 1991 to a peak of 166.15 in 2022, before slipping slightly to 150.22 in 2025, which places the country 31st in the global ranking. The early post‑independence trough reflected limited export capacity and a narrow import base, but liberalisation, accession to the World Trade Organization and successive free‑trade agreements expanded market access and diversified commodity flows. Over the 36‑year span, the openness index more than tripled, indicating a steady integration into international supply chains. In 2025 North Macedonia’s figure is closely aligned with peers such as Mongolia (152.41) and Thailand (149.54), suggesting comparable exposure to external demand and supply shocks. The modest decline from the 2022 high may be linked to regional economic slowdown and commodity price volatility, yet the long‑term trajectory remains upward; continued reforms and deeper participation in regional trade initiatives are likely to reinforce the country’s openness in the coming years.
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}
}