Barbados Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Barbados's foreign reserves was $2.1B in 2025, ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 31.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1966–2025.
Overview
Barbados's foreign reserves stood at $2.1B in 2025, a rise of +$511.5M from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $2.1B by 2025. Barbados ranked 122nd globally.
Barbados' foreign reserves have experienced a significant increase over the past five and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at 2,117,418,530.59 as of 2025. The country has navigated through various economic fluctuations, including the 1967 trough of 9,250,000.00, and reached an all-time peak of 2,117,418,530.59 in 2025. In comparison, Cyprus, a peer country, has maintained a higher foreign reserve level, at 2,242,720,756.91 as of the same year. The steady growth in Barbados' foreign reserves can be attributed to the country's economic diversification efforts and its reliance on services, particularly tourism. However, the current trajectory of Barbados' foreign reserves may be impacted by external factors, including changes in global interest rates and commodity prices. A shift in the country's economic strategy, such as increased investment in renewable energy or a more significant focus on export-oriented manufacturing, could potentially alter the trajectory of its foreign reserves in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $2.3B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $2.1B | - | - |
| 2025 | $2.1B | +$511.5M | #122 |
| 2023 | $1.6B | +$86.3M | #124 |
| 2022 | $1.5B | −$153.2M | #127 |
| 2021 | $1.7B | +$314.9M | #126 |
| 2020 | $1.4B | +$585.9M | #124 |
| 2019 | $772.1M | +$238.2M | #137 |
| 2018 | $533.9M | +$268.1M | #145 |
| 2017 | $265.8M | −$165.9M | #159 |
| 2016 | $431.8M | −$121.8M | #147 |
| 2015 | $553.6M | −$78.7M | #142 |
| 2014 | $632.3M | −$48.7M | #140 |
| 2013 | $681.0M | −$158.8M | #140 |
| 2012 | $839.7M | +$27.1M | #136 |
| 2011 | $812.6M | −$20.9M | #131 |
| 2010 | $833.5M | −$37.6M | #130 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's foreign reserves was $2.1B in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 31.9% increase from the previous year.
Barbados's foreign reserves peaked at $2.1B in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in Barbados was $9.3M in 1967.
Barbados ranks 122nd globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's foreign reserves is projected to reach $2.1B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Barbados's foreign reserves was approximately 2.12 billion ($2.1B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Barbados in 2025 was $2.1B. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_reserves,
title = {Barbados Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}