Trade openness - Country rankings
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Trade openness: exports plus imports as percent of GDP, 2023:
The average for 2023 based on 11 countries was 123.47 percent. The highest value was in Djibouti: 342.7 percent and the lowest value was in Egypt: 40.44 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
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| Countries | Trade openness, 2023 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | 342.7 | 1 | 2013 - 2023 |
| UA Emirates | 202.33 | 2 | 2001 - 2023 |
| Bahrain | 157.83 | 3 | 1980 - 2023 |
| Libya | 155.66 | 4 | 1990 - 2023 |
| Tunisia | 107.18 | 5 | 1965 - 2023 |
| Jordan | 100.28 | 6 | 1976 - 2023 |
| Morocco | 93.79 | 7 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Saudi Arabia | 62.13 | 8 | 1968 - 2023 |
| Iran | 52.18 | 9 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Algeria | 43.68 | 10 | 1960 - 2023 |
| Egypt | 40.44 | 11 | 1960 - 2023 |
Definition: Exports plus imports as percent of GDP.
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157.83
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