Trade as a share of GDP in Curacao
Curacao: Trade as a share of GDP was 155.3% in 2018. ▬ Flat
Trade as a share of GDP in Curacao, 2005–2018
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2018, trade as a share of gdp in Curacao stood at 155.3%.
The figure is up 11.1% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade as a share of gdp in Curacao peaked at 183.2% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 134.9%, in 2005.
Curacao ranks 20th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Trade as a share of GDP in Curacao, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 134.9% | — |
| 2006 | 144.6% | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 146.0% | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 166.7% | +14.2% |
| 2009 | 144.7% | -13.2% |
| 2010 | 143.9% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 172.9% | +20.1% |
| 2012 | 183.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 166.4% | -9.2% |
| 2014 | 164.4% | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 148.3% | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 139.1% | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 139.8% | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 155.3% | +11.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 147.4% | 134.9% | 166.7% | 5 |
| 2010s | 157.0% | 139.1% | 183.2% | 9 |
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More economy & growth data for Curacao
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 5.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 18,045 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7903 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 40,871 current LCU per person (2024)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 8.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 22,833 current US$ per person (2024)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 8.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 34,643 current LCU per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade as a share of gdp in Curacao?
- Trade as a share of gdp in Curacao was 155.3% in 2018, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest trade as a share of gdp recorded in Curacao?
- The highest recorded value was 183.2% in 2012.
- What is the lowest trade as a share of gdp recorded in Curacao?
- The lowest recorded value was 134.9% in 2005.
- How does Curacao rank for trade as a share of gdp?
- Curacao ranks 20th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is trade as a share of gdp rising or falling in Curacao?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Curacao data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Trade as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Trade in goods and services as a share of GDP, shown as a percentage.