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Sweden Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

117.04% +11.15% (+10.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #55 Global Peak 117.04% (2025) Source World Bank

Sweden Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

Sweden's trade openness stood at 117.04% in 2025, a rise of +11.15% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 117.04% by 2025. Sweden ranked 55th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 128.90% - -
2026* trend 122.97% - -
2025* trend 117.04% - -
2025 117.04% +11.15% #55
2024 105.88% −1.74% #109
2023 107.62% +0.51% #122
2022 107.11% +16.00% #120
2021 91.11% +6.64% #118
2020 84.47% −8.28% #122
2019 92.75% +2.34% #115
2018 90.41% +4.34% #112
2017 86.07% +2.62% #104
2016 83.45% −0.72% #100
2015 84.17% +0.35% #103
2014 83.82% +2.18% #97
2013 81.64% −3.66% #92
2012 85.30% −1.09% #94
2011 86.39% +1.30% #96
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +10.8% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 8.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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 Sweden's trade openness?

Sweden's trade openness was 117.04% in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 10.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Sweden?

Sweden's trade openness peaked at 117.04% in 2025.

What was the lowest trade openness in Sweden?

The lowest trade openness in Sweden was 38.31% in 1967.

How does Sweden rank in trade openness?

Sweden ranks 55th 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 Sweden in 2025?

Sweden's trade openness is projected to reach 117.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Sweden in 2025?

The trade openness of Sweden in 2025 was 117.04%. This ranks 55th in the world.

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APA
Sweden Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/sweden/trade-openness
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_sweden_trade-openness, title = {Sweden Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }