Rwanda Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Rwanda's trade openness was 73.14% in 2025, ranked 113th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Rwanda's trade openness stood at 73.14% in 2025, a rise of +3.19% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 73.14% by 2025. Rwanda ranked 113th globally.
Rwanda's trade openness has experienced a significant increase over the past six decades, rising from a low of 18.59 in 1963 to its current level of 73.14 in 2025. This represents a substantial expansion of the country's trade engagement, with Rwanda now ranking 113 globally in terms of trade openness. Compared to its peers, Rwanda's trade openness is closest to that of Tajikistan, which has a slightly higher openness of 74.48. The country's trade openness has been steadily increasing since the 1990s, following a period of economic liberalization and integration into regional and international trade agreements. As Rwanda continues to develop its infrastructure and trade relationships, it is likely to maintain its upward trend in trade openness, with potential for further growth driven by its accession to the East African Community's single market and customs union.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 81.17% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 77.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 73.14% | - | - |
| 2025 | 73.14% | +3.19% | #113 |
| 2024 | 69.95% | +5.05% | #65 |
| 2023 | 64.91% | +3.76% | #54 |
| 2022 | 61.15% | +6.85% | #48 |
| 2021 | 54.29% | −0.89% | #45 |
| 2020 | 55.19% | −2.79% | #58 |
| 2019 | 57.98% | +2.19% | #51 |
| 2018 | 55.78% | +2.11% | #44 |
| 2017 | 53.68% | +4.19% | #44 |
| 2016 | 49.48% | +4.28% | #39 |
| 2015 | 45.20% | +1.30% | #27 |
| 2014 | 43.90% | +1.21% | #16 |
| 2013 | 42.69% | +2.15% | #16 |
| 2012 | 40.54% | +0.82% | #12 |
| 2011 | 39.72% | +2.44% | #10 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Rwanda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda's trade openness was 73.14% in 2025. Ranked 113th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from the previous year.
Rwanda's trade openness peaked at 73.14% in 2025.
The lowest trade openness in Rwanda was 18.59% in 1963.
Rwanda ranks 113th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Rwanda's trade openness is projected to reach 73.14% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Rwanda in 2025 was 73.14%. This ranks 113th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_rwanda_trade-openness,
title = {Rwanda Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/rwanda/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}