Cameroon Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Cameroon's reserves in months of imports was 5.7 in 2025, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 11.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's reserves in months of imports stood at 5.7 in 2025, a rise of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.7 by 2025. Cameroon ranked 36th globally.
Cameroon’s reserves in months of imports have risen from a historic low of 0.04 in 1997 to a recent level of 5.70 in 2025, placing the country 36th globally and just above Paraguay (5.71) and Jamaica (5.69). The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time peak of 6.51 in 2010, when the reserve cushion briefly exceeded six months of import cover, before moderating to the current figure. Over the 48‑year series, the reserve ratio has expanded more than fourteenfold, reflecting sustained improvements in external financing, export earnings and fiscal discipline. Nevertheless, the modest gap between the 2025 level and the 2010 peak suggests limited headroom for further accumulation without additional policy measures. Continued diversification of export markets and prudent debt management could enable Cameroon to rebuild a buffer above the six‑month threshold, reinforcing resilience against external shocks and supporting a more stable trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.7 | +0.6 | #36 |
| 2023 | 5.1 | −0.5 | #56 |
| 2022 | 5.6 | +0.4 | #46 |
| 2021 | 5.2 | −0.6 | #81 |
| 2020 | 5.8 | +1.4 | #75 |
| 2019 | 4.4 | −0.0 | #79 |
| 2018 | 4.4 | −0.3 | #69 |
| 2017 | 4.7 | +1.3 | #76 |
| 2016 | 3.4 | −1.6 | #101 |
| 2015 | 5.0 | +1.4 | #59 |
| 2014 | 3.6 | −0.7 | #88 |
| 2013 | 4.3 | −0.3 | #74 |
| 2012 | 4.6 | +0.2 | #62 |
| 2011 | 4.4 | −2.1 | #58 |
| 2010 | 6.5 | +0.1 | #39 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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
Cameroon's reserves in months of imports was 5.7 in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 11.8% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's reserves in months of imports peaked at 6.5 in 2010.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Cameroon was 0.0 in 1997.
Cameroon ranks 36th 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.
Cameroon's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 5.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Cameroon in 2025 was 5.7. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Cameroon Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}