Antigua and Barbuda Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Antigua and Barbuda's reserves in months of imports was 2.9 in 2025, ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's reserves in months of imports stood at 2.9 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.9 by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 92nd globally.
Antigua and Barbuda’s reserves in months of imports have risen from a trough of 0.59 in 1981 to an all‑time peak of 4.70 in 2021, before settling at 2.87 in 2025, ranking 92nd globally. The 49‑year series shows a gradual accumulation of foreign‑exchange buffers, reflecting the island’s efforts to diversify tourism revenues and secure external financing after the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID‑19 downturn. The 2025 level is only marginally below the 2021 high, indicating that the post‑pandemic recovery has largely maintained the buffer despite modest growth in import demand. Compared with peers, Antigua and Barbuda’s reserve coverage is similar to St. Kitts and Nevis (2.86) and slightly lower than Kenya’s 2.99, suggesting comparable vulnerability to external shocks in small open economies. Continued fiscal consolidation and the development of non‑tourism export sectors could further strengthen the reserve position, potentially pushing the coverage above the 3‑month threshold in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.4 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.9 | −0.2 | #92 |
| 2024 | 3.0 | −0.1 | #86 |
| 2023 | 3.2 | −0.4 | #97 |
| 2022 | 3.6 | −1.1 | #92 |
| 2021 | 4.7 | +1.2 | #89 |
| 2020 | 3.5 | +0.9 | #117 |
| 2019 | 2.6 | −0.6 | #119 |
| 2018 | 3.2 | −0.3 | #103 |
| 2017 | 3.5 | −0.3 | #98 |
| 2016 | 3.8 | −0.6 | #91 |
| 2015 | 4.4 | +0.9 | #73 |
| 2014 | 3.6 | +1.1 | #91 |
| 2013 | 2.5 | +0.5 | #126 |
| 2012 | 2.0 | +0.0 | #138 |
| 2011 | 1.9 | +0.2 | #136 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's reserves in months of imports was 2.9 in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's reserves in months of imports peaked at 4.7 in 2021.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Antigua and Barbuda was 0.6 in 1981.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 92nd globally in reserves in months of imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.MO. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 2.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 2.9. This ranks 92nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}