Spain Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Spain's trade openness was 77.12% in 2025, ranked 107th globally. This represents a 10.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Spain's trade openness stood at 77.12% in 2025, a rise of +7.17% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 77.12% by 2025. Spain ranked 107th globally.
Spain's trade openness has experienced a significant increase over the past five decades, with the indicator rising from 25.85 in 1970 to 77.12 in 2025. This represents a substantial improvement, with the country moving up the global rankings in trade openness. In fact, Spain's trade openness peaked at 78.47 in 2022, surpassing that of Bermuda, which ranked 77.25 in 2025. The country's openness to international trade has been a crucial driver of its economic growth, with Spain experiencing a period of rapid expansion in the post-1970 era. However, despite this progress, Spain still lags behind several other countries, including French Polynesia, which ranked 77.69 in 2025. Looking ahead, a decline in global trade due to rising protectionism or economic downturns could potentially alter this trajectory, impacting Spain's economic growth and competitiveness.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 82.38% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 79.75% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 77.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 77.12% | +7.17% | #107 |
| 2024 | 69.95% | −1.85% | #64 |
| 2023 | 71.80% | −6.67% | #69 |
| 2022 | 78.47% | +11.94% | #76 |
| 2021 | 66.52% | +7.08% | #70 |
| 2020 | 59.45% | −6.92% | #68 |
| 2019 | 66.37% | −0.64% | #68 |
| 2018 | 67.01% | +0.84% | #70 |
| 2017 | 66.17% | +2.98% | #72 |
| 2016 | 63.19% | −0.39% | #67 |
| 2015 | 63.58% | +0.18% | #66 |
| 2014 | 63.40% | +1.73% | #57 |
| 2013 | 61.67% | +1.11% | #54 |
| 2012 | 60.55% | +2.04% | #45 |
| 2011 | 58.51% | +5.82% | #46 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Spain's trade openness was 77.12% in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 10.3% increase from the previous year.
Spain's trade openness peaked at 78.47% in 2022.
The lowest trade openness in Spain was 25.85% in 1970.
Spain ranks 107th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Spain's trade openness is projected to reach 77.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Spain in 2025 was 77.12%. This ranks 107th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_trade-openness,
title = {Spain Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}