Trade openness in Ethiopia in 2025 — 33.46%. Ranked 130 in the world out of 138. Since 2011, the indicator has fallen by 14.77 pp.
2011–2025 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Ethiopia
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33.46 | +16.06 pp |
| 2024 | 17.4 | −3.2 pp |
| 2023 | 20.6 | −6 pp |
| 2022 | 26.6 | +2.25 pp |
| 2021 | 24.35 | +0.34 pp |
| 2020 | 24.01 | −4.81 pp |
| 2019 | 28.82 | −2.38 pp |
| 2018 | 31.2 | +0.1 pp |
| 2017 | 31.1 | −3.8 pp |
| 2016 | 34.9 | −4.76 pp |
| 2015 | 39.66 | −1.08 pp |
| 2014 | 40.74 | −0.73 pp |
| 2013 | 41.47 | −3.93 pp |
| 2012 | 45.4 | −2.84 pp |
| 2011 | 48.23 | — |
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.
