Trade openness in Nauru in 2025 — 165.44%. Ranked 11 in the world out of 138. Since 2008, the indicator has risen by 1.16 pp.
2008–2025 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Nauru
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 165.44 | +4.89 pp |
| 2024 | 160.55 | +25.55 pp |
| 2023 | 135 | −6.13 pp |
| 2022 | 141.13 | +10.94 pp |
| 2021 | 130.19 | −4.79 pp |
| 2020 | 134.98 | −20.93 pp |
| 2019 | 155.91 | +15.27 pp |
| 2018 | 140.64 | −1.43 pp |
| 2017 | 142.07 | −28.08 pp |
| 2016 | 170.15 | −29.85 pp |
| 2015 | 200 | +2.78 pp |
| 2014 | 197.22 | +17.87 pp |
| 2013 | 179.35 | +58.94 pp |
| 2012 | 120.41 | −9.89 pp |
| 2011 | 130.3 | +30.3 pp |
| 2010 | 100 | −45 pp |
| 2009 | 145 | −19.29 pp |
| 2008 | 164.29 | — |
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.