Trade openness in Suriname in 2010 — 90.96%. Ranked 71 in the world out of 179. Since 2006, the indicator has fallen by 7.21 pp.
2006–2010 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Suriname
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.96 | +3.04 pp |
| 2009 | 87.92 | −21.25 pp |
| 2008 | 109.17 | +7.79 pp |
| 2007 | 101.38 | +3.21 pp |
| 2006 | 98.17 | — |
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.
