Trade openness in Eswatini in 2024 — 107.48%. Ranked 51 in the world out of 172. Since 2013, the indicator has risen by 22.28 pp.
2013–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Eswatini
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107.48 | +7.76 pp |
| 2023 | 99.72 | +7.15 pp |
| 2022 | 92.57 | +2.64 pp |
| 2021 | 89.93 | +5.92 pp |
| 2020 | 84.01 | −2.63 pp |
| 2019 | 86.64 | +1.15 pp |
| 2018 | 85.49 | −1.39 pp |
| 2017 | 86.88 | −2.48 pp |
| 2016 | 89.36 | +1.1 pp |
| 2015 | 88.26 | −3.36 pp |
| 2014 | 91.62 | +6.42 pp |
| 2013 | 85.2 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
The sum of exports and imports of goods and services as a percent of GDP — the standard indicator of the trade openness of an economy. Values above 100% are not an anomaly: they mean that trade turnover exceeds annual GDP, which is typical of trading hubs and of small economies built into supply chains.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
Merchandise exports plus imports as a percent of GDP — without services.
Trade Exports (% of GDP)How far the economy is oriented toward external markets.
Trade Imports (% of GDP)How far the economy depends on supplies from abroad.
Trade Trade balanceThe difference between exports and imports of goods and services. A minus means imports are larger.
