Gabon Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Gabon's reserves in months of imports was 4.2 in 2015, ranked 78th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from 2014. Data from World Bank, covering 1978–2015.
Overview
Gabon's reserves in months of imports stood at 4.2 in 2015, a decline of +0.1 from 2014. Gabon ranked 78th globally.
Gabon’s reserves of foreign exchange and precious metals, measured in months of imports, stood at 4.25 months in 2015, placing the country 78th in the world and just below Tanzania’s 4.30 months and Aruba’s 4.24 months. The indicator has risen steadily from a low of 0.22 months in 1978, reaching an all‑time trough of 0.03 months in 1993 during the post‑oil‑price slump, before climbing to a peak of 4.72 months in 2013 as higher commodity prices and fiscal consolidation boosted stockpiles. Over the 37‑year coverage period, the upward trajectory reflects Gabon’s reliance on oil exports and periodic reforms aimed at diversifying revenue streams, yet the modest gap between the 2013 peak and the 2015 level suggests that recent fiscal pressures have tempered growth. Continued investment in non‑hydrocarbon sectors and prudent debt management could sustain or improve the reserves‑to‑imports ratio, reinforcing external stability in the medium term.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4.2 | −0.1 | #78 |
| 2014 | 4.3 | −0.4 | #71 |
| 2013 | 4.7 | +1.1 | #61 |
| 2012 | 3.6 | +0.3 | #95 |
| 2011 | 3.4 | +0.3 | #96 |
| 2010 | 3.1 | −1.1 | #115 |
| 2009 | 4.2 | −0.4 | #97 |
| 2008 | 4.5 | +0.9 | #47 |
| 2007 | 3.6 | +1.2 | #83 |
| 2005 | 2.4 | +0.7 | #105 |
| 2004 | 1.7 | +0.7 | #121 |
| 2003 | 1.0 | +0.2 | #136 |
| 2002 | 0.8 | +0.7 | #138 |
| 2001 | 0.1 | −0.9 | #139 |
| 2000 | 0.9 | +0.8 | #128 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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
Gabon's reserves in months of imports was 4.2 in 2015. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
Gabon's reserves in months of imports peaked at 4.7 in 2013.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Gabon was 0.0 in 1993.
Gabon ranks 78th globally in reserves in months of imports as of 2015.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.MO. Data sourced from World Bank.
The reserves in months of imports of Gabon in 2015 was 4.2. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Gabon Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}