Most Open Economies by Trade (% of GDP) — 2026 (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
Trade openness measures how integrated an economy is with the rest of the world. {#1} leads at {#1_value} of GDP from trade. Small, open economies tend to rank highest.
Hong Kong SAR, China leads with trade (% of GDP) of 396.6%.
Luxembourg ranks #2 at 349.9%.
San Marino ranks #3 at 341.0%.
Singapore ranks #4 at 320.3%.
Ireland ranks #5 at 240.0%.
Top 25 Countries by Trade (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Trade (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 396.6% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Luxembourg | 349.9% | 2025 |
| 3 |  San Marino | 341.0% | 2023 |
| 4 |  Singapore | 320.3% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Ireland | 240.0% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Malta | 219.0% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Djibouti | 206.3% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 205.6% | 2022 |
| 9 |  United Arab Emirates | 199.0% | 2023 |
| 10 |  Viet Nam | 190.3% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Cyprus | 189.5% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Seychelles | 172.3% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Slovak Republic | 170.3% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Naoero | 165.4% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Aruba | 164.1% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Bahrain | 157.5% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Maldives | 156.5% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Estonia | 155.8% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Lesotho | 154.0% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Belgium | 152.9% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Slovenia | 151.9% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Netherlands | 150.1% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Switzerland | 147.2% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Lithuania | 142.1% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Hungary | 140.8% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest trade (% of GDP) in 2025?
Hong Kong SAR, China has the highest trade (% of GDP) at 396.6% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 185 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.