Vanuatu Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Overview
Vanuatu's trade openness stood at 13.91% in 2025, a decline of +49.69% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.91% by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 180th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 13.91% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.91% | −49.69% | #180 |
| 2022 | 63.60% | +3.65% | #53 |
| 2021 | 59.95% | −9.96% | #57 |
| 2020 | 69.91% | −29.47% | #90 |
| 2019 | 99.38% | −11.30% | #124 |
| 2018 | 110.68% | +5.15% | #139 |
| 2017 | 105.53% | −0.83% | #135 |
| 2016 | 106.35% | −2.41% | #136 |
| 2015 | 108.76% | +3.56% | #138 |
| 2014 | 105.20% | −1.21% | #130 |
| 2013 | 106.41% | +1.96% | #129 |
| 2012 | 104.45% | +7.45% | #120 |
| 2011 | 97.00% | −6.82% | #107 |
| 2010 | 103.82% | −4.67% | #133 |
| 2009 | 108.49% | +2.71% | #140 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanuatu's trade openness was 13.91% in 2025. Ranked 180th globally. This represents a 78.1% decrease from the previous year.
Vanuatu's trade openness peaked at 113.67% in 1983.
The lowest trade openness in Vanuatu was 13.91% in 2025.
Vanuatu ranks 180th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Vanuatu's trade openness is projected to reach 13.91% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Vanuatu in 2025 was 13.91%. This ranks 180th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_trade-openness,
title = {Vanuatu Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/trade-openness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}