Dominica Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Dominica's gross savings was -0.87% in 2025, ranked 160th globally. This represents a 131.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Dominica's gross savings stood at -0.87% in 2025, a decline of +3.69% from 2024. The IMF projects -0.87% by 2025. Dominica ranked 160th globally.
Dominica's Gross Savings have exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 26 years, with a notable all-time peak of 18.02% in 2017 and a corresponding all-time trough of -14.66% in 2019. The country's Gross Savings rate has generally trended downward since its peak, with the latest available data indicating a negative rate of -0.87% in 2025, ranking it #160 globally. This decline is particularly pronounced in comparison to peer countries such as Sudan, which has maintained a positive Gross Savings rate of 0.43% throughout the period. The drastic fluctuations in Dominica's Gross Savings are likely indicative of the country's vulnerability to external economic shocks. A sustained recovery in the tourism industry, which has historically been a significant contributor to Dominica's economy, could potentially help to stabilize the country's Gross Savings rate and improve its ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 2.89% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 2.55% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 3.13% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 0.17% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -0.27% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -0.87% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.87% | −3.69% | #160 |
| 2024 | 2.82% | −1.05% | #161 |
| 2023 | 3.86% | −6.42% | #170 |
| 2022 | 10.28% | +8.54% | #163 |
| 2021 | 1.74% | +14.67% | #176 |
| 2020 | -12.93% | +1.74% | #182 |
| 2019 | -14.66% | −0.45% | #182 |
| 2018 | -14.21% | −32.23% | #183 |
| 2017 | 18.02% | +6.24% | #125 |
| 2016 | 11.78% | +2.31% | #159 |
| 2015 | 9.47% | +1.30% | #165 |
| 2014 | 8.17% | +4.16% | #169 |
| 2013 | 4.01% | +6.14% | #172 |
| 2012 | -2.12% | −4.62% | #178 |
| 2011 | 2.50% | +0.03% | #177 |
Analysis
Dominica's gross savings was -0.87% in 2025, a decline of −3.69% from 2024. IMF projects -0.87% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominica's gross savings was -0.87% in 2025. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 131.0% decrease from the previous year.
Dominica's gross savings peaked at 18.02% in 2017.
The lowest gross savings in Dominica was -14.66% in 2019.
Dominica ranks 160th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominica's gross savings is projected to reach -0.87% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Dominica in 2025 was -0.87%. This ranks 160th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominica_gross-savings,
title = {Dominica Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominica/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}