Slovenia Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Slovenia's trade openness was 166.74% in 2025, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Slovenia's trade openness stood at 166.74% in 2025, a rise of +11.08% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 166.74% by 2025. Slovenia ranked 20th globally.
Slovenia's trade openness has exhibited a notable trend over the past three and a half decades, with a significant increase in recent years. The country's all-time peak trade openness value of 186.65 in 2022 was a 55.69 percentage point rise from its all-time trough of 92.96 in 1999, marking a substantial shift towards greater economic integration. Currently, Slovenia's trade openness stands at 166.74, ranking it twentieth globally, closely trailing behind Belgium with a value of 167.79. This level of openness is a testament to the country's efforts to strengthen its position in the global economy. Slovenia's trade openness has risen steadily since the early 2000s, indicating a commitment to further economic liberalization and integration into international trade. However, the ongoing global economic uncertainty and potential shifts in international trade policies could potentially alter Slovenia's trajectory and impact its trade openness in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 169.65% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 168.20% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 166.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 166.74% | +11.08% | #20 |
| 2024 | 155.66% | −4.50% | #144 |
| 2023 | 160.16% | −26.49% | #158 |
| 2022 | 186.65% | +24.86% | #169 |
| 2021 | 161.79% | +14.24% | #164 |
| 2020 | 147.55% | −12.50% | #166 |
| 2019 | 160.04% | −2.57% | #168 |
| 2018 | 162.61% | +3.91% | #169 |
| 2017 | 158.70% | +10.46% | #168 |
| 2016 | 148.24% | +1.02% | #165 |
| 2015 | 147.22% | +0.75% | #164 |
| 2014 | 146.47% | +1.30% | #159 |
| 2013 | 145.17% | +1.51% | #158 |
| 2012 | 143.66% | +3.32% | #153 |
| 2011 | 140.33% | +11.73% | #153 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Slovenia's trade openness was 166.74% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from the previous year.
Slovenia's trade openness peaked at 186.65% in 2022.
The lowest trade openness in Slovenia was 92.96% in 1999.
Slovenia ranks 20th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovenia's trade openness is projected to reach 166.74% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Slovenia in 2025 was 166.74%. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovenia_trade-openness,
title = {Slovenia Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovenia/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}