Tunisia Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Tunisia's trade openness was 121.23% in 2025, ranked 50th globally. This represents a 14.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1965–2025.
Overview
Tunisia's trade openness stood at 121.23% in 2025, a rise of +14.93% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 121.23% by 2025. Tunisia ranked 50th globally.
Tunisia’s trade openness, measured as the sum of exports and imports as a share of GDP, has risen sharply from 33.44 in 1965 to a record 121.23 in 2025, placing the country 50th globally. The all‑time trough of 31.79 in 1968 marked the low point of a three‑decade period of limited external engagement, after which liberalisation policies and diversified export structures propelled a steady ascent. The 2025 peak coincides with the highest openness among its peers, marginally below Serbia’s 121.64 and Oman’s 119.91, and only slightly above the Solomon Islands’ 123.79, suggesting that Tunisia now competes with a broader group of emerging economies in integrating with world markets. Over the 61‑year coverage, the upward trajectory reflects sustained reforms in customs procedures, trade agreements, and sectoral diversification. Continued improvement will depend on deepening value‑added production, expanding regional trade accords, and mitigating external shocks, which could either reinforce the current high‑openness path or introduce volatility.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 133.71% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 127.47% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 121.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 121.23% | +14.93% | #50 |
| 2024 | 106.30% | −5.83% | #110 |
| 2023 | 112.13% | −3.97% | #126 |
| 2022 | 116.10% | +22.46% | #131 |
| 2021 | 93.63% | +9.30% | #121 |
| 2020 | 84.33% | −18.00% | #121 |
| 2019 | 102.33% | −1.54% | #128 |
| 2018 | 103.87% | +8.06% | #130 |
| 2017 | 95.81% | +8.72% | #117 |
| 2016 | 87.09% | −0.16% | #106 |
| 2015 | 87.25% | −8.86% | #107 |
| 2014 | 96.11% | −2.85% | #115 |
| 2013 | 98.95% | −2.60% | #118 |
| 2012 | 101.55% | +1.44% | #114 |
| 2011 | 100.11% | −0.04% | #114 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia's trade openness was 121.23% in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 14.0% increase from the previous year.
Tunisia's trade openness peaked at 121.23% in 2025.
The lowest trade openness in Tunisia was 31.79% in 1968.
Tunisia ranks 50th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tunisia's trade openness is projected to reach 121.23% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Tunisia in 2025 was 121.23%. This ranks 50th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_trade-openness,
title = {Tunisia Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}