The economic impact of high trade-to-GDP ratios

# The trade index (% of GDP) - The **trade index (% of GDP)** measures the **total value of exports and imports of goods and services** in relation to a country's **GDP**. - This indicator is important for understanding a country's role in the **global market**. - Between **2013 and 2022**, countries such as **Hong Kong**, **Malta**, and **Luxembourg** have had significant **trade-to-GDP ratios**.

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