Aruba Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Aruba's reserves in months of imports was 7.3 in 2025, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 24.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1986–2025.
Overview
Aruba's reserves in months of imports stood at 7.3 in 2025, a rise of +1.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.3 by 2025. Aruba ranked 22nd globally.
Aruba's foreign exchange reserves, measured in months of imports, have exhibited a stable trend over the past 39 years. The island nation's reserves have ranged from a low of 0.70 months in 2005 to a peak of 8.61 months in 2021, with a recent decline to 7.26 months as of 2025. This value positions Aruba 22nd globally and closely trails its peer, Kuwait, which holds reserves equivalent to 7.27 months of imports. The country's ability to maintain a comfortable level of foreign exchange reserves is a testament to its prudent economic management, allowing it to weather external shocks and capitalize on opportunities. The relatively high reserves level in 2021, which coincided with the peak of the global pandemic, underscores the government's efforts to mitigate the economic impact of the crisis. A decline in global commodity prices or a shift in the global economic landscape could potentially alter the trajectory of Aruba's foreign exchange reserves, impacting its economic stability and growth prospects.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.3 | +1.4 | #22 |
| 2023 | 5.8 | −1.2 | #44 |
| 2022 | 7.0 | −1.6 | #28 |
| 2021 | 8.6 | +0.5 | #29 |
| 2020 | 8.1 | +3.4 | #48 |
| 2019 | 4.7 | +0.1 | #68 |
| 2018 | 4.6 | −0.2 | #67 |
| 2017 | 4.8 | −0.2 | #72 |
| 2016 | 5.0 | +0.8 | #73 |
| 2015 | 4.2 | +0.9 | #79 |
| 2014 | 3.4 | +0.2 | #97 |
| 2013 | 3.2 | +0.1 | #100 |
| 2012 | 3.1 | +1.9 | #110 |
| 2011 | 1.2 | −2.6 | #146 |
| 2010 | 3.8 | +1.3 | #103 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Aruba matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Aruba's reserves in months of imports was 7.3 in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 24.7% increase from the previous year.
Aruba's reserves in months of imports peaked at 8.6 in 2021.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Aruba was 0.7 in 2005.
Aruba ranks 22nd 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.
Aruba's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 7.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Aruba in 2025 was 7.3. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_aruba_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Aruba Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/aruba/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}