Year 2025Rank #154 GlobalPeak 88.64% (2000)Source World Bank
Sri Lanka Trade Openness (1960–2025)
Overview
Sri Lanka's trade openness stood at 46.06% in 2025, a rise of +3.67% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 46.06% by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 154th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Sri Lanka 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
What is Sri Lanka's trade openness?▾
Sri Lanka's trade openness was 46.06% in 2025. Ranked 154th globally. This represents a 8.6% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest trade openness in Sri Lanka?▾
Sri Lanka's trade openness peaked at 88.64% in 2000.
What was the lowest trade openness in Sri Lanka?▾
The lowest trade openness in Sri Lanka was 37.09% in 2020.
How does Sri Lanka rank in trade openness?▾
Sri Lanka ranks 154th 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 Sri Lanka in 2025?▾
Sri Lanka's trade openness is projected to reach 46.06% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the trade openness of Sri Lanka in 2025?▾
The trade openness of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 46.06%. This ranks 154th in the world.
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Sri Lanka Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/trade-openness
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_trade-openness,
title = {Sri Lanka Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/trade-openness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}