Portugal Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Portugal's trade openness was 99.41% in 2025, ranked 75th globally. This represents a 10.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Portugal's trade openness stood at 99.41% in 2025, a rise of +9.71% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.41% by 2025. Portugal ranked 75th globally.
Portugal's trade openness has experienced a significant increase over the past five decades, with the indicator reaching an all-time high of 101.36 in 2022, followed by a slight decline to 99.41 in 2025. This represents a substantial rise from the trough of 37.71 in 1976, and also surpasses that of its peer Moldova, which ranked 99.80 in 2025. Compared to its peer countries, Portugal's trade openness is closely aligned with that of the European Union, which also ranked at 99.02 in 2025. The country's increasing trade openness suggests a growing integration into the global economy. However, the slight decline in 2025 may indicate a potential slowdown in trade activity, which could be influenced by various factors such as economic policies, global market trends, or the ongoing pandemic recovery. A sustained decline in trade openness could alter the trajectory of Portugal's economic growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 106.13% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 102.77% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.41% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.41% | +9.71% | #75 |
| 2024 | 89.70% | −3.44% | #87 |
| 2023 | 93.14% | −8.23% | #98 |
| 2022 | 101.36% | +15.49% | #113 |
| 2021 | 85.87% | +9.36% | #109 |
| 2020 | 76.51% | −10.26% | #100 |
| 2019 | 86.77% | +0.04% | #106 |
| 2018 | 86.74% | +1.93% | #101 |
| 2017 | 84.81% | +5.29% | #102 |
| 2016 | 79.52% | −1.11% | #98 |
| 2015 | 80.63% | +0.41% | #98 |
| 2014 | 80.22% | +2.19% | #91 |
| 2013 | 78.03% | +2.09% | #82 |
| 2012 | 75.94% | +2.93% | #73 |
| 2011 | 73.01% | +5.32% | #69 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's trade openness was 99.41% in 2025. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 10.8% increase from the previous year.
Portugal's trade openness peaked at 101.36% in 2022.
The lowest trade openness in Portugal was 37.71% in 1976.
Portugal ranks 75th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's trade openness is projected to reach 99.41% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Portugal in 2025 was 99.41%. This ranks 75th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_trade-openness,
title = {Portugal Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}