Year 2025Rank #84 GlobalPeak 174.71% (1997)Source World Bank
Panama Trade Openness (1960–2025)
Overview
Panama's trade openness stood at 94.32% in 2025, a rise of +10.64% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 94.32% by 2025. Panama ranked 84th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Panama matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. 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 Panama's trade openness?▾
Panama's trade openness was 94.32% in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 12.7% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest trade openness in Panama?▾
Panama's trade openness peaked at 174.71% in 1997.
What was the lowest trade openness in Panama?▾
The lowest trade openness in Panama was 68.70% in 2020.
How does Panama rank in trade openness?▾
Panama ranks 84th 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 Panama in 2025?▾
Panama's trade openness is projected to reach 94.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the trade openness of Panama in 2025?▾
The trade openness of Panama in 2025 was 94.32%. This ranks 84th in the world.
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Panama Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/panama/trade-openness
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_panama_trade-openness,
title = {Panama Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/panama/trade-openness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}