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Vanuatu Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

13.91% −49.69% (-78.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #180 Global Peak 113.67% (1983) Source World Bank

Vanuatu Trade Openness (1980–2025)

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
Show all years (1980-2025)
* 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 +21.6% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 7.8%
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

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

What is Vanuatu's trade openness?

Vanuatu's trade openness was 13.91% in 2025. Ranked 180th globally. This represents a 78.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Vanuatu?

Vanuatu's trade openness peaked at 113.67% in 1983.

What was the lowest trade openness in Vanuatu?

The lowest trade openness in Vanuatu was 13.91% in 2025.

How does Vanuatu rank in trade openness?

Vanuatu ranks 180th 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 Vanuatu in 2025?

Vanuatu's trade openness is projected to reach 13.91% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Vanuatu in 2025?

The trade openness of Vanuatu in 2025 was 13.91%. This ranks 180th in the world.

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Vanuatu Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/trade-openness
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@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_trade-openness, title = {Vanuatu Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }