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Switzerland Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

140.92% +6.83% (+5.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #40 Global Peak 140.92% (2025) Source World Bank

Switzerland Trade Openness (1970–2025)

Overview

Switzerland's trade openness stood at 140.92% in 2025, a rise of +6.83% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 140.92% by 2025. Switzerland ranked 40th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 146.90% - -
2026* trend 143.91% - -
2025* trend 140.92% - -
2025 140.92% +6.83% #40
2024 134.10% −1.22% #131
2023 135.32% −3.18% #142
2022 138.50% +8.48% #147
2021 130.02% +8.23% #147
2020 121.79% −2.34% #154
2019 124.13% −0.30% #147
2018 124.43% +0.81% #147
2017 123.62% +0.06% #147
2016 123.57% +6.43% #151
2015 117.14% −3.07% #145
2014 120.21% −13.48% #145
2013 133.69% +7.24% #152
2012 126.45% +0.90% #147
2011 125.56% +5.49% #144
Show all years (1970-2025)
* 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 +12.7% GDP growth 2.1% C/A balance 7.2%
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

Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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 Switzerland's trade openness?

Switzerland's trade openness was 140.92% in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Switzerland?

Switzerland's trade openness peaked at 140.92% in 2025.

What was the lowest trade openness in Switzerland?

The lowest trade openness in Switzerland was 74.05% in 1975.

How does Switzerland rank in trade openness?

Switzerland ranks 40th 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 Switzerland in 2025?

Switzerland's trade openness is projected to reach 140.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Switzerland in 2025?

The trade openness of Switzerland in 2025 was 140.92%. This ranks 40th in the world.

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