Dominica Foreign Reserves

Dominica’s foreign‑exchange reserves have shown a gradual accumulation since the 1975 trough of 345,257.87, rising to an all‑time peak of 221,907,763.52 in 2016 before slipping to 171,996,608.11 in 2025, placing the island at #162 globally. The 51‑year coverage reflects a modest but steady capacity to buffer external shocks, especially when compared with peer St. Kitts and Nevis, whose reserves stand at 254,477,167.51, and Burundi, with 153,812,827.47. The post‑peak decline suggests that recent fiscal pressures, such as debt servicing and climate‑related expenditures, have drawn on reserve buffers, yet the level remains well above the historic low and above many small Caribbean economies. Continued diversification of export earnings and prudent debt management could stabilize or even raise the reserve stock, while heightened vulnerability to natural disasters would likely reverse the modest upward trend observed since 2016.