Cabo Verde Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Cabo Verde's reserves in months of imports was 5.3 in 2025, ranked 44th globally. This represents a 10.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Cabo Verde's reserves in months of imports stood at 5.3 in 2025, a decline of +0.6 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.3 by 2025. Cabo Verde ranked 44th globally.
Cabo Verde’s reserves in months of imports have fallen sharply from an all‑time peak of 10.32 in 1977 to a historic trough of 0.32 in 1998, before rebounding to 5.35 in 2025, placing the archipelago at rank 44 globally. The long‑term coverage of 49 years shows that the country’s import‑cover buffer is now roughly half of what it was at its 1977 high, yet it remains comparable to peers such as Thailand (5.39) and India (5.25). The post‑trough recovery reflects a combination of improved export earnings, tighter fiscal discipline and modest external borrowing that has rebuilt foreign‑exchange stocks. Nevertheless, the current level still leaves Cabo Verde vulnerable to external shocks, particularly given its dependence on tourism and imported fuels. Continued diversification of export markets and sustained fiscal surpluses would be needed to lift reserves further and secure a more resilient import‑cover trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4.2 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.3 | −0.6 | #44 |
| 2024 | 6.0 | −0.7 | #34 |
| 2023 | 6.7 | +0.3 | #34 |
| 2022 | 6.4 | −1.5 | #37 |
| 2021 | 7.9 | −0.3 | #38 |
| 2020 | 8.2 | +1.7 | #45 |
| 2019 | 6.5 | +1.3 | #41 |
| 2018 | 5.2 | −0.7 | #56 |
| 2017 | 5.8 | −0.5 | #54 |
| 2016 | 6.3 | +0.3 | #46 |
| 2015 | 6.1 | +1.5 | #44 |
| 2014 | 4.6 | −0.0 | #62 |
| 2013 | 4.6 | +1.1 | #65 |
| 2012 | 3.5 | +0.7 | #98 |
| 2011 | 2.8 | −1.0 | #116 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cabo Verde matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1991. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabo Verde's reserves in months of imports was 5.3 in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 10.8% decrease from the previous year.
Cabo Verde's reserves in months of imports peaked at 10.3 in 1977.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Cabo Verde was 0.3 in 1998.
Cabo Verde ranks 44th 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.
Cabo Verde's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 5.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Cabo Verde in 2025 was 5.3. This ranks 44th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Cabo Verde Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cabo-verde/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}