Trade rankings
Every country trades — but not equally. These rankings cover merchandise exports, import volumes, tariff rates, logistics performance, and shipping connectivity. Compare who dominates global trade, who depends on it, and the terms on which countries engage with the world economy.
Countries by Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP)
Ireland ranks 1st globally, with communications, computer, and related services accounting for 84.29% of its service imports. At the other end, Guyana ranks 191st with a value of -47.25%, a negative figure that reflects data anomalies rather than a straightforward comparison. The 131-percentage-point spread across 191 countries underscores how differently national service import structures are composed.
Countries by Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$)
The United States ranks first in imports of goods and services with $4.14 trillion, more than 72,000 times the value recorded by last-ranked Tuvalu at $57.4 million. China follows in second place at $3.25 trillion, with the remaining 190 countries spread across a range that spans seven orders of magnitude. The gap reflects the extreme concentration of global trade activity among a small number of large economies.
Countries by Insurance and financial services (% of service imports, BoP)
Luxembourg ranks first globally, with insurance and financial services accounting for nearly 51.0% of its total service imports, the highest share among 191 countries measured. At the other end, Mauritania records just 0.04%. The gap of roughly 51 percentage points reflects wide differences in how heavily countries rely on cross-border insurance and financial intermediation within their service import structures.
Countries by Goods imports (BoP, current US$)
The United States ranked first in goods imports in 2024 with $3.30 trillion, followed by China at $2.64 trillion. At the other end, Tuvalu recorded just $24.2 million. The gap between first and last — a factor of over 135,000 — reflects the vast differences in economic size, population, and trade integration across the 192 countries covered.
Countries by Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$)
The United States ranks first in imports of goods, services, and primary income with $5.63 trillion in 2024, more than 1.5 times the value of second-ranked China at $3.69 trillion. At the bottom of 192 countries, Tuvalu recorded just $57.7 million. The gap between the top and bottom reflects extreme differences in economic scale, trade openness, and financial integration across countries.
Countries by Transport services (% of service imports, BoP)
Djibouti ranks first globally, with transport services accounting for 87.4% of its service imports, according to World Bank data. At the other end, Ireland ranks 191st at just 1.4%. A spread of more than 86 percentage points separates the top from the bottom of this 191-country ranking.
Countries by Secondary income, other sectors, payments (BoP, current US$)
The United States tops the ranking for secondary income payments by other sectors with $343.4 billion, more than double the second-ranked Germany at $141.6 billion. At the other end, Sierra Leone records just $4,361, producing a ratio of roughly 79 million to one between first and last place. That gap reflects the extreme concentration of outward private transfers among a small number of wealthy and capital-exporting economies.
Countries by Grants, excluding technical cooperation (BoP, current US$)
Ukraine ranked first among 140 countries with $16,639,944,909 in grants excluding technical cooperation in 2023, more than double the second-ranked Syrian Arab Republic at $8,909,847,558. At the other end, St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded just $4,305,833. The gap between first and last spans more than 386,000 percent, reflecting extreme variation in the scale of grant receipts across the ranking.
Countries by Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP)
Nauru ranks 1st globally with 96.66% of its service exports composed of communications, computer, and related services, while Macao SAR, China sits at the opposite end at just 0.09%. The 96-percentage-point gap between the top and bottom reflects the extreme variation in how countries generate export earnings from services. For most economies, this share is shaped by the structure of their broader service sector rather than by any single factor.
Countries by Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$)
The United States ranks first in primary income receipts with $1.451 trillion, more than double the second-ranked United Kingdom at $511.7 billion. At the other end, Sierra Leone records just $25,949, making the gap between first and last place over 55 million times. That spread reflects deep differences in cross-border investment activity and the stock of assets held abroad.
Countries by Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$)
China ranks first in exports of goods and services with $3.79 trillion, followed by the United States at $3.23 trillion. At the other end, Tuvalu records just $2.2 million, making the gap between first and last more than 169 million times. The ranking spans 192 countries and captures the full range of export-driven economies.
Countries by Goods exports (BoP, current US$)
China recorded $3.41 trillion in goods exports in 2024, ranking first among 192 countries and outpacing the second-ranked United States at $2.08 trillion by a margin of roughly $1.33 trillion. At the other end, Tuvalu recorded just $183,598 in goods exports. That gap of more than 18 million percent separates the top and bottom of this ranking.
Countries by Exports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$)
The United States ranks first in exports of goods, services, and primary income with $4.68 trillion, followed closely by China at $4.10 trillion. At the other end, Tuvalu records just $44.6 million, making the gap between first and last place more than 10 million percent. This spread reflects fundamental differences in economic size, trade openness, and the scale of financial and service sectors across countries.
Countries by Transport services (% of service exports, BoP)
Mozambique ranks first globally, with transport services accounting for 78.44% of its total service exports, according to World Bank data. At the opposite end, Liberia records just 0.39%, placing 191st. The 78-percentage-point gap between top and bottom reflects how differently countries depend on transport as a share of what they sell to the rest of the world in services.
Countries by Secondary income receipts (BoP, current US$)
The United States ranks first in secondary income receipts with $187.9 billion, followed closely by India at $133.0 billion and Germany at $128.0 billion. At the opposite end, Kuwait ranks 189th with just $7.8 million. The gap between first and last spans more than 2.4 million percent, reflecting vast differences in economic size, diaspora populations, and cross-border transfer activity.
Countries by Personal remittances, received (current US$)
India leads all 190 countries in personal remittances received, recording $137.67 billion in 2024, more than twice the $67.64 billion received by second-ranked Mexico. At the other end, Palau received just $1.95 million. The gap between first and last spans over 7,049,287 percent, reflecting the extreme variation in diaspora size, labor migration patterns, and receiving-country population across the ranking.
Countries by Personal transfers, receipts (BoP, current US$)
India ranked 1st in personal transfers received in 2024, recording $129.43 billion in inflows from non-resident households. At the opposite end, Papua New Guinea ranked 166th with just $86,320. That gap of more than 1.5 million times between first and last place reflects the enormous variation in diaspora size, migration patterns, and household dependence on cross-border transfers across the 166 countries covered.
Countries by Liner shipping connectivity index (maximum value in 2004 = 100)
China leads the 2021 liner shipping connectivity index with a score of 171.18, more than 270 times the score of last-placed Moldova at 0.64. South Korea (111.25) and Singapore (110.68) occupy the second and third positions, clustered tightly behind China. The range across 168 countries reflects deep structural differences in port infrastructure, trade volumes, and geographic positioning within global container shipping networks.
Countries by Logistics performance index: Efficiency of customs clearance process (1=low to 5=high)
Singapore leads all 169 ranked countries in the efficiency of customs clearance with a score of 4.2 out of 5, while Somalia ranks last at 1.5. That 2.7-point spread across the ranking reflects wide variation in how effectively countries facilitate cross-border trade through their customs processes. The data come from the World Bank's 2022 Logistics Performance Index survey.
Countries by Logistics performance index: Quality of trade and transport-related infrastructure (1=low to 5=high)
Singapore leads 169 countries with a Logistics Performance Index infrastructure score of 4.6 out of 5, according to 2022 World Bank data. At the opposite end, Timor-Leste scores 1.67, producing a range of nearly three full points across the ranking. That gap reflects the wide disparity in trade and transport infrastructure quality across the global economy.
Countries by Logistics performance index: Ease of arranging competitively priced shipments (1=low to 5=high)
Finland ranks 1st globally with a score of 4.1 out of 5 for ease of arranging competitively priced shipments, according to 2022 World Bank data. At the other end, Timor-Leste ranks 169th with a score of just 1.5. The 2.6-point gap between the top and bottom of the 169-country ranking reflects wide variation in how accessible competitive freight options are across different markets.
Countries by Logistics performance index: Competence and quality of logistics services (1=low to 5=high)
Singapore leads 169 countries with a logistics service competence score of 4.4 out of 5, while Timor-Leste sits at the bottom with 1.6. The 2.8-point gap between first and last place reflects a wide range in the quality and reliability of logistics services across the global economy.
Countries by Logistics performance index: Overall (1=low to 5=high)
Singapore ranks 1st in the 2022 Logistics Performance Index with a score of 4.3 out of a possible 5. At the other end of the scale, Timor-Leste ranks 169th with a score of 1.71. The 2.59-point gap between first and last reflects the wide disparity in customs efficiency, infrastructure quality, and supply chain reliability across 169 countries.
Countries by Logistics performance index: Frequency with which shipments reach consignee within scheduled or expected time (1=low to 5=high)
Austria, Finland, and Singapore share the top position in this ranking, each scoring 4.3 out of 5 on the World Bank's measure of how frequently shipments reach their consignee within the scheduled or expected time. At the other end, Eritrea scores 2.08, placing 169th. The 2.22-point gap between top and bottom reflects wide variation in logistics reliability across the 169 countries covered.
Countries by Logistics performance index: Ability to track and trace consignments (1=low to 5=high)
Singapore leads all 169 countries ranked on the ability to track and trace consignments, scoring 4.4 on a 1-to-5 scale. At the other end, Afghanistan ranks last with a score of 1.6, producing a gap of 2.8 points between the top and bottom. That spread of 175% across the full range reflects wide variation in logistics transparency and traceability infrastructure globally.
Countries by Merchandise trade (% of GDP)
Hong Kong SAR, China leads all 205 countries with merchandise trade at 331.7% of GDP, meaning the combined value of goods imports and exports is more than three times the size of its entire economy. At the other end, Cuba records just 8.3%, producing a gap of more than 323 percentage points. That spread reflects the wide variation in how deeply national economies are integrated into global goods trade.
Countries by Import volume index (2015 = 100)
Djibouti ranks first in the 2023 import volume index with a value of 340.1, more than ten times the score of last-placed Venezuela (33.2). Guyana follows at 335.4, while much of Western Europe clusters near or below the 2015 baseline of 100. The 924.4% spread between the top and bottom of the ranking reflects sharply divergent import trajectories since 2015.
Countries by Binding coverage, manufactured products (%)
Thirty-three countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, and Ukraine, achieve a binding coverage rate of 100% for manufactured products, meaning every product line in their schedules carries an enforceable bound tariff rate. At the other end, 100 countries record 0%, indicating no bound rates on manufactured product lines are captured in this dataset. The gap between these extremes spans the full 0-to-100 percentage point range across 161 countries.
Countries by Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, manufactured products (%)
The Bahamas leads all 186 countries with a simple mean applied tariff of 27.85% on manufactured products, more than 139 times higher than the five countries — Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, Macao SAR, Singapore, and Sudan — that register 0.00%. The 27.85-percentage-point spread across the ranking reflects wide variation in how countries approach import duties on manufactured goods.
Countries by Tariff rate, most favored nation, simple mean, manufactured products (%)
The Bahamas ranked first among 187 countries with a simple mean MFN tariff rate on manufactured products of 33.23% in 2022, more than 33 percentage points above the four countries at the bottom — Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, and Macao SAR — which all recorded 0.00%. That gap reflects the wide variation in how countries set tariff schedules for manufactured goods under most favored nation rules.
Countries by Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, manufactured products (%)
Bermuda leads all 186 ranked countries with a weighted mean applied tariff on manufactured products of 21.85%, more than 300 times higher than the five countries at 0.00%. The gap between the top and bottom of this ranking spans the full range of trade policy orientations, from heavily protected import regimes to fully open borders. This metric captures how much of a cost burden tariffs place on manufactured imports, weighted by actual trade flows.
Countries by Tariff rate, most favored nation, weighted mean, manufactured products (%)
Sudan ranks first among 186 countries with a weighted mean most favored nation tariff of 26.8% on manufactured products, more than 26 percentage points above the four countries tied at the bottom with 0%. That gap reflects the wide range of trade policy stances captured across this dataset, from effectively open borders to heavily protected import regimes.
Countries by Binding coverage, all products (%)
Four countries — Congo, Dem. Rep., Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Yemen — each record a binding coverage rate of 100%, meaning every product line in their tariff schedules carries an agreed bound rate. At the other end, 100 countries record exactly 0%, including the United States, Germany, China, and India. That gap of 100 percentage points separates the full range of outcomes in this dataset.
Countries by Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, all products (%)
The Bahamas tops the 2022 global ranking for applied tariff rates with a simple mean of 26.31%, more than 500 times the rate recorded by Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, and Macao SAR, which each register at or near 0%. The 186-country dataset spans a range of 26.31 percentage points, from open-border territories to heavily protected markets. That spread reflects the wide variation in how countries structure import costs across all traded goods.
Countries by Tariff rate, most favored nation, simple mean, all products (%)
The Bahamas holds the highest most favored nation tariff rate among 187 ranked countries at 31.54%, more than 450 times the rate recorded by Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR, both of which register 0.00%. The 31.54-percentage-point spread across the full ranking reflects the wide variation in trade policy approaches captured by this metric.
Countries by Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, all products (%)
Bermuda ranks 1st with a weighted mean applied tariff rate of 29.52%, more than 29 percentage points above the four countries at the bottom — Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Singapore, and Sudan — each recording 0.00%. That spread of nearly 30 percentage points across 186 countries reflects the wide variation in how heavily different economies tax imported goods at the border.
Countries by Tariff rate, most favored nation, weighted mean, all products (%)
Bermuda ranks first among 186 countries with a weighted mean most favored nation tariff rate of 29.52%, more than double the rate of second-ranked Sudan at 25.17%. At the other end, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR both record 0.00%, alongside Singapore at just 0.11%. The gap between the highest and lowest rates reflects the wide variation in trade policy regimes across the global economy.
Countries by Binding coverage, primary products (%)
Six countries — Congo, Dem. Rep., Djibouti, Grenada, Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Yemen — each achieve a binding coverage rate of 100% for primary products, meaning every relevant product line carries an enforceable bound tariff rate. At the other end, 100 countries in the 161-country dataset record exactly 0%. The gap between these two groups spans the full possible range of the metric.
Countries by Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%)
Egypt leads all 186 countries with a simple mean applied tariff rate of 99.4% on primary products, more than twice the rate of second-ranked Bermuda at 34.5%. At the other end, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Sudan all record 0.0%. The 99.4 percentage-point spread across the ranking reflects the wide variation in how countries apply tariffs to primary commodity trade.
Countries by Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products (%)
Solomon Islands ranks first among 186 countries with a weighted mean applied tariff on primary products of 48.84%, more than 120 times higher than the five countries at the bottom with rates of 0.00%. The gap between the top and bottom of this ranking reflects the full range of trade policy approaches applied to primary commodities across the global economy. Switzerland, ranked 48th at 9.44%, is a notable outlier among high-income countries near the upper portion of the ranking.
Countries by Tariff rate, most favored nation, weighted mean, primary products (%)
Solomon Islands leads all 186 countries in this ranking with a weighted mean MFN tariff on primary products of 48.84%, more than double the rate of third-ranked Belize at 44.87%. At the other end, Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR each record 0.00%. The 48.84-percentage-point spread between the top and bottom reflects the wide range of trade policy approaches applied specifically to primary commodity imports.
Countries by Import unit value index (2015 = 100)
Ukraine ranks first with an import unit value index of 239.8 against a 2015 baseline of 100, meaning import prices have risen nearly 140 percent in real index terms since that reference year. At the opposite end, Pakistan sits last at 65.0, the only country in the dataset whose index falls below the 2015 baseline. That 174.8-point gap between first and last place reflects the wide variation in how import price levels have shifted across economies since 2015.
Countries by Merchandise imports (current US$)
The United States ranks first in merchandise imports with $3.36 trillion in 2024, more than double second-ranked China at $2.58 trillion. At the other end, Tuvalu recorded just $25 million, placing 207th. The gap between first and last spans over 13 million percent, reflecting the extreme concentration of global goods trade among a small number of large economies.
Countries by Merchandise imports from high-income economies (% of total merchandise imports)
Greenland ranks 1st globally, with 98.35% of its merchandise imports sourced from high-income economies in 2023. At the opposite end, North Korea ranks 205th at just 0.18%. That 98-percentage-point gap reflects the wide variation in how countries' trade networks are oriented toward the world's wealthiest economies.
Countries by Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in East Asia & Pacific (% of total merchandise imports)
Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranks 1st with 97.1% of its merchandise imports sourced from low- and middle-income economies in East Asia and Pacific, while Gibraltar ranks last at just 0.07%. The 97-percentage-point gap across 205 countries reflects the degree to which geographic proximity, trade orientation, and economic structure shape import sourcing patterns. This metric captures a specific regional and income-based slice of global merchandise trade flows.
Countries by Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$)
The United States ranked first in merchandise imports in 2023, recording $3.08 trillion — more than any other economy in the world. At the other end, Nauru ranked 205th with just $71.3 million in imports, a gap of over 43 million times. This range reflects the vast differences in economic size, population, and trade integration across 205 countries.
Countries by Import value index (2015 = 100)
Djibouti ranks first with an import value index of 454.7 in 2023, meaning its merchandise import values were more than four and a half times the 2015 baseline. At the opposite end, Venezuela records 32.8, the lowest of 204 countries ranked. The gap of nearly 422 index points illustrates how divergently import volumes and prices have moved across economies since 2015.
Countries by Transport services (% of commercial service imports)
Djibouti ranks 1st globally, with transport services accounting for 91.89% of its commercial service imports, according to World Bank data. At the opposite end, Ireland ranks 191st at just 1.38%, a gap of more than 90 percentage points. The spread reflects how differently countries depend on freight, logistics, and related transport services relative to their total service import mix.
Countries by Medium and high-tech exports (% manufactured exports)
The Philippines ranks first among 153 countries with 80.02% of its manufactured exports classified as medium and high-tech, while Iraq ranks last at just 0.04%. The gap between first and last spans nearly 80 percentage points. The ranking shows no simple correlation between country size, wealth, or region and technology export intensity.
Countries by Export volume index (2015 = 100)
Djibouti leads all 204 countries in the 2023 export volume index with a value of 2902.6, roughly five times the second-ranked country, Timor-Leste, at 993.6. At the opposite end, North Korea (Korea, Dem. People's Rep.) records a value of just 5.6, placing it last. The gap of over 2897 points between first and last reflects the extreme divergence in export growth trajectories relative to the 2015 baseline.
Countries by Export unit value index (2015 = 100)
Lao PDR ranks first with an export unit value index of 202.7 (2015=100), meaning its export prices have more than doubled relative to the 2015 baseline. At the other end, St. Vincent and the Grenadines posts the lowest value at 65.8, nearly 137 points below the leader. The 208% spread across 207 countries reflects substantial divergence in how export prices have moved since 2015.
Countries by Merchandise exports (current US$)
China ranked first in merchandise exports in 2024 with $3.58 trillion, more than 1.7 times the value of second-ranked United States at $2.07 trillion. At the other end, Tuvalu recorded $0 in merchandise exports. The gap between top and bottom illustrates the extreme concentration of global goods trade among a small number of economies.
Countries by Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$)
China ranked 1st in merchandise exports in 2023 with $3.42 trillion, more than 1.7 times the value of 2nd-ranked United States at $2.02 trillion. At the other end, Palau recorded just $1,910,650, making the gap between top and bottom nearly 1.8 billion times. This ranking covers 205 economies and reflects the full spread of global merchandise trade as reported by each economy.
Countries by Export value index (2015 = 100)
Djibouti ranks first with an export value index of 3657.9, meaning its merchandise export values in 2023 were roughly 37 times the 2015 baseline. At the opposite end, North Korea records a value of 6.5, indicating exports have collapsed to a fraction of their 2015 level. The 56,000-percentage-point spread across 204 countries reflects the wide divergence in export trajectories since the base period.