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Pakistan Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

29.51% +1.93% (+7.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #176 Global Peak 38.50% (1993) Source World Bank

Pakistan Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

Pakistan's trade openness stood at 29.51% in 2025, a rise of +1.93% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.51% by 2025. Pakistan ranked 176th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 30.15% - -
2026* trend 29.83% - -
2025* trend 29.51% - -
2025 29.51% +1.93% #176
2024 27.58% −0.89% #5
2023 28.47% −4.56% #4
2022 33.03% +6.00% #4
2021 27.03% +0.31% #3
2020 26.72% −2.19% #5
2019 28.91% +1.28% #5
2018 27.63% +2.15% #4
2017 25.47% +0.77% #4
2016 24.70% −1.99% #3
2015 26.69% −2.78% #3
2014 29.47% −1.42% #4
2013 30.89% −0.43% #5
2012 31.32% −1.04% #6
2011 32.36% +0.37% #5
Show all years (1960-2025)
* 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 +34.1% GDP growth 3.0% C/A balance 0.1%
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

Pakistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Pakistan's trade openness?

Pakistan's trade openness was 29.51% in 2025. Ranked 176th globally. This represents a 7.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Pakistan?

Pakistan's trade openness peaked at 38.50% in 1993.

What was the lowest trade openness in Pakistan?

The lowest trade openness in Pakistan was 15.82% in 1972.

How does Pakistan rank in trade openness?

Pakistan ranks 176th 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 Pakistan in 2025?

Pakistan's trade openness is projected to reach 29.51% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Pakistan in 2025?

The trade openness of Pakistan in 2025 was 29.51%. This ranks 176th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_pakistan_trade-openness, title = {Pakistan Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }