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Viet Nam Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

174.16% +0.30% (+0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #15 Global Peak 186.68% (2021) Source World Bank

Viet Nam Trade Openness (1986–2025)

Overview

Viet Nam's trade openness stood at 174.16% in 2025, a rise of +0.30% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 174.16% by 2025. Viet Nam ranked 15th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 174.04% - -
2026* trend 174.10% - -
2025* trend 174.16% - -
2025 174.16% +0.30% #15
2024 173.86% +9.04% #151
2023 164.82% −18.34% #159
2022 183.15% −3.52% #165
2021 186.68% +23.43% #174
2020 163.25% −1.46% #173
2019 164.70% +0.04% #171
2018 164.66% +3.68% #172
2017 160.98% +15.57% #170
2016 145.41% +0.50% #163
2015 144.91% +9.50% #163
2014 135.41% +4.56% #154
2013 130.85% +7.62% #148
2012 123.22% −2.04% #144
2011 125.26% +11.28% #143
Show all years (1986-2025)
* 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 +21.1% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 4.3%
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

Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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 Viet Nam's trade openness?

Viet Nam's trade openness was 174.16% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Viet Nam?

Viet Nam's trade openness peaked at 186.68% in 2021.

What was the lowest trade openness in Viet Nam?

The lowest trade openness in Viet Nam was 18.95% in 1988.

How does Viet Nam rank in trade openness?

Viet Nam ranks 15th 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 Viet Nam in 2025?

Viet Nam's trade openness is projected to reach 174.16% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Viet Nam in 2025?

The trade openness of Viet Nam in 2025 was 174.16%. This ranks 15th in the world.

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Viet Nam Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/viet-nam/trade-openness
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@misc{historysaid_viet-nam_trade-openness, title = {Viet Nam Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/viet-nam/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }