United States Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
United States's trade openness was 26.49% in 2025, ranked 178th globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
United States's trade openness stood at 26.49% in 2025, a rise of +1.11% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 26.49% by 2025. United States ranked 178th globally.
The United States’ trade openness, measured as the sum of exports and imports relative to GDP, has risen from 10.76 in 1970 – the lowest point recorded in the series – to 26.49 in 2025, placing the country 178th in the World Bank ranking. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 30.84 in 2011, reflecting the surge in global supply‑chain integration and the expansion of services trade during the post‑financial‑crisis recovery. Over the 56‑year coverage period, the United States has moved from a relatively closed economy to a moderately open one, still below peers such as Pakistan (29.51) and Argentina (26.61) but above Haiti (21.83) and Vanuatu (13.91). The upward trajectory suggests that further liberalisation of services, digital trade agreements, and infrastructure investment could sustain modest growth, while protectionist pressures or major geopolitical disruptions would be needed to reverse the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 27.22% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 26.85% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 26.49% | - | - |
| 2025 | 26.49% | +1.11% | #178 |
| 2024 | 25.38% | +0.09% | #3 |
| 2023 | 25.29% | −2.02% | #2 |
| 2022 | 27.31% | +1.70% | #2 |
| 2021 | 25.61% | +2.21% | #2 |
| 2020 | 23.40% | −3.05% | #3 |
| 2019 | 26.45% | −1.16% | #3 |
| 2018 | 27.61% | +0.30% | #3 |
| 2017 | 27.31% | +0.71% | #6 |
| 2016 | 26.61% | −1.22% | #5 |
| 2015 | 27.82% | −2.18% | #5 |
| 2014 | 30.00% | −0.00% | #5 |
| 2013 | 30.01% | −0.67% | #4 |
| 2012 | 30.68% | −0.16% | #5 |
| 2011 | 30.84% | +2.62% | #4 |
Analysis
United States's trade openness was 26.49% in 2025, a rise of +1.11% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 26.49% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's trade openness was 26.49% in 2025. Ranked 178th globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from the previous year.
United States's trade openness peaked at 30.84% in 2011.
The lowest trade openness in United States was 10.76% in 1971.
United States ranks 178th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United States's trade openness is projected to reach 26.49% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of United States in 2025 was 26.49%. This ranks 178th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_trade-openness,
title = {United States Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}