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Zimbabwe Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

43.87% +2.38% (+5.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #157 Global Peak 109.52% (2008) Source World Bank

Zimbabwe Trade Openness (1975–2025)

Overview

Zimbabwe's trade openness stood at 43.87% in 2025, a rise of +2.38% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 43.87% by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 157th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 43.62% - -
2026* trend 43.74% - -
2025* trend 43.87% - -
2025 43.87% +2.38% #157
2024 41.49% +1.20% #21
2023 40.29% −14.78% #14
2022 55.07% +10.95% #40
2021 44.11% +3.94% #27
2020 40.18% −5.93% #25
2019 46.11% −8.44% #29
2018 54.55% −0.48% #41
2017 55.03% +3.81% #48
2016 51.22% −5.53% #42
2015 56.75% +2.08% #51
2014 54.67% −3.98% #40
2013 58.66% −15.51% #47
2012 74.16% −15.30% #69
2011 89.47% +6.34% #101
Show all years (1975-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zimbabwe's trade openness?

Zimbabwe's trade openness was 43.87% in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's trade openness peaked at 109.52% in 2008.

What was the lowest trade openness in Zimbabwe?

The lowest trade openness in Zimbabwe was 35.92% in 1983.

How does Zimbabwe rank in trade openness?

Zimbabwe ranks 157th 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 Zimbabwe in 2025?

Zimbabwe's trade openness is projected to reach 43.87% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Zimbabwe in 2025?

The trade openness of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 43.87%. This ranks 157th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_trade-openness, title = {Zimbabwe Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }