Aruba Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Aruba's foreign reserves was $1.9B in 2025, ranked 125th globally. This represents a 27.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1986–2025.
Overview
Aruba's foreign reserves stood at $1.9B in 2025, a rise of +$397.1M from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1.9B by 2025. Aruba ranked 125th globally.
Aruba's foreign reserves have experienced significant growth over the past four decades, reaching a peak of $1,865,212,396.00 in 2025, surpassing the foreign reserves of peer countries such as Suriname, which holds $1,884,637,769.34. The island nation's foreign reserves have increased by over 1,650% since 1986, when they stood at $112,720,000.00, a level that remains the all-time trough. The rapid growth in foreign reserves reflects Aruba's economic stability and its ability to attract foreign investment, contributing to the country's high ranking in the world. However, the island nation's reliance on foreign trade and tourism makes it vulnerable to external economic shocks. A sustained decline in global oil prices, a significant source of revenue for the country, could potentially alter the trajectory of Aruba's foreign reserves, necessitating prudent fiscal management to maintain stability.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $2.0B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1.9B | - | - |
| 2025 | $1.9B | +$397.1M | #125 |
| 2023 | $1.5B | −$75.8M | #128 |
| 2022 | $1.5B | +$31.0M | #126 |
| 2021 | $1.5B | +$300.4M | #129 |
| 2020 | $1.2B | +$230.3M | #127 |
| 2019 | $982.3M | +$2.1M | #132 |
| 2018 | $980.2M | +$73.1M | #127 |
| 2017 | $907.1M | −$15.4M | #127 |
| 2016 | $922.6M | +$106.8M | #122 |
| 2015 | $815.8M | +$135.4M | #130 |
| 2014 | $680.4M | +$27.2M | #135 |
| 2013 | $653.2M | −$115.5M | #143 |
| 2012 | $768.6M | +$78.8M | #137 |
| 2011 | $689.8M | −$18.9M | #136 |
| 2010 | $708.7M | +$21.7M | #137 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Aruba matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Aruba's foreign reserves was $1.9B in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 27.0% increase from the previous year.
Aruba's foreign reserves peaked at $1.9B in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in Aruba was $112.7M in 1986.
Aruba ranks 125th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Aruba's foreign reserves is projected to reach $1.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Aruba's foreign reserves was approximately 1.87 billion ($1.9B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Aruba in 2025 was $1.9B. This ranks 125th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_aruba_reserves,
title = {Aruba Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/aruba/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}