Top 10 most export-dependent economies in 2025 (vs 2015)
The 10 most export-dependent economies in 2025, ranked with World Bank data, and how the list changed since 2015.
#1 · Hong Kong · exports as a share of GDP 2025
199.8%
Up from 195.9% in 2015 · +2.0%
New to the top 10: Vietnam, Cyprus, MacaoDropped out: San Marino, United Arab Emirates, Seychelles138 countries with data
Top 10, 2025
exports as a share of GDP · change vs 2015| # | Country | Bar | 2025 | 2015 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong | 199.8% | 195.9% | +2.0% | |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 190.5% | 191.8% | −0.7% | |
| 3 | Singapore | 177.9% | 178.4% | −0.3% | |
| 4 | Ireland | 140.1% | 126.7% | +10.6% | |
| 5 | Malta | 119.1% | 108.7% | +9.5% | |
| 6 | Djibouti | 110.5% | 145.4% | −24.0% | |
| 7 | Vietnam | 98.2% | 72.9% | +34.7% | |
| 8 | Cyprus | 97.6% | 70% | +39.4% | |
| 9 | Macao | 92.3% | 78.7% | +17.3% | |
| 10 | Slovakia | 85.1% | 90.7% | −6.2% |
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These are the 10 most export-dependent economies in 2025, ranked with World Bank data. Let's count down from number 10.
Number 10: Slovakia, with 85.1 percent. That is down 6.2% from 90.7 percent in 2015.
Number 9: Macao, with 92.3 percent.
Number 8: Cyprus, with 97.6 percent.
Number 7: Vietnam, with 98.2 percent.
Number 6: Djibouti, with 110.5 percent.
Number 5: Malta, with 119.1 percent.
Number 4: Ireland, with 140.1 percent.
Number 3: Singapore, with 177.9 percent. That is down 0.3% from 178.4 percent in 2015.
Number 2: Luxembourg, with 190.5 percent. That is down 0.7% from 191.8 percent in 2015.
Number 1: Hong Kong, with 199.8 percent. That is up 2% from 195.9 percent in 2015.
Compared with 2015, 3 countries are new to the top 10: Vietnam, Cyprus, Macao. Dropped out since 2015: San Marino, United Arab Emirates, Seychelles.
Figures are 2025 data from the World Bank, covering 138 countries. This is a data summary, not financial advice. Subscribe for more rankings in numbers.
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