Tajikistan Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Tajikistan's trade openness was 74.48% in 2025, ranked 112th globally. This represents a 13.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Tajikistan's trade openness stood at 74.48% in 2025, a rise of +8.85% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 74.48% by 2025. Tajikistan ranked 112th globally.
Tajikistan’s trade openness, measured as the sum of exports and imports relative to GDP, has risen modestly from 70.20 in 1993 to 74.48 in 2025, placing the country 112th globally. The indicator peaked dramatically at 181.59 in 1997, a period marked by liberalised trade policies after independence, before falling to a trough of 49.94 in 2015 amid regional economic slowdown and limited diversification. Over the 32‑year span, the average level has remained below the 75‑plus range of peers such as France (75.08) and Mexico (75.17), suggesting that Tajikistan’s external sector is still less integrated than many middle‑income economies. Recent modest gains reflect gradual improvements in transport infrastructure and modest export growth, yet the gap with peers remains. Continued investment in logistics, diversification of export baskets and deeper participation in regional trade agreements could sustain the upward trajectory and narrow the openness gap in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 77.37% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 74.48% | - | - |
| 2025 | 74.48% | +8.85% | #112 |
| 2023 | 65.63% | +0.20% | #57 |
| 2022 | 65.44% | −6.39% | #55 |
| 2021 | 71.83% | +16.08% | #79 |
| 2020 | 55.75% | −0.30% | #59 |
| 2019 | 56.05% | +0.20% | #46 |
| 2018 | 55.85% | +2.06% | #45 |
| 2017 | 53.79% | −1.94% | #45 |
| 2016 | 55.72% | +5.79% | #51 |
| 2015 | 49.94% | −4.67% | #36 |
| 2014 | 54.61% | −17.14% | #39 |
| 2013 | 71.74% | −11.43% | #69 |
| 2012 | 83.18% | +3.39% | #90 |
| 2011 | 79.78% | +6.29% | #83 |
| 2010 | 73.49% | −12.49% | #74 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tajikistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tajikistan's trade openness was 74.48% in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 13.5% increase from the previous year.
Tajikistan's trade openness peaked at 181.59% in 1997.
The lowest trade openness in Tajikistan was 49.94% in 2015.
Tajikistan ranks 112th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tajikistan's trade openness is projected to reach 74.48% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Tajikistan in 2025 was 74.48%. This ranks 112th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tajikistan_trade-openness,
title = {Tajikistan Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tajikistan/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}