Gambia, The Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Gambia, The's reserves in months of imports was 7.6 in 2025, ranked 19th globally. This represents a 53.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1978–2025.
Overview
Gambia, The's reserves in months of imports stood at 7.6 in 2025, a rise of +2.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.6 by 2025. Gambia, The ranked 19th globally.
Gambia’s reserves in months of imports have risen steadily since the 1970s, moving from a trough of 0.16 in 1979 to an all‑time peak of 10.02 in 2021, before settling at 7.58 in 2025, which places the country 19th worldwide. Over the 42‑year coverage period the indicator has more than quadrupled, reflecting both the accumulation of foreign exchange buffers and improvements in export earnings and aid inflows. The 2025 level matches that of Comoros (7.58) and remains close to Suriname’s 7.69, suggesting that Gambia’s import‑cover capacity is comparable to other small, trade‑dependent economies. Nevertheless, the figure remains below the regional benchmark of 8.00 months, indicating limited resilience to external shocks such as commodity price volatility or sudden capital outflows. Continued diversification of exports and prudent fiscal management could sustain the upward trajectory, while any reversal in global demand or aid flows would likely temper further gains in import coverage.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.6 | +2.6 | #19 |
| 2023 | 5.0 | −2.8 | #60 |
| 2022 | 7.8 | −2.2 | #20 |
| 2021 | 10.0 | +3.6 | #20 |
| 2020 | 6.4 | +1.8 | #69 |
| 2019 | 4.6 | +1.4 | #74 |
| 2018 | 3.2 | −0.3 | #104 |
| 2017 | 3.4 | +0.8 | #101 |
| 2016 | 2.6 | −0.5 | #122 |
| 2015 | 3.1 | −0.9 | #106 |
| 2014 | 4.0 | −2.4 | #77 |
| 2013 | 6.3 | −0.1 | #37 |
| 2012 | 6.4 | +0.0 | #34 |
| 2011 | 6.4 | −0.7 | #33 |
| 2010 | 7.1 | −0.3 | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gambia, The matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gambia, The's reserves in months of imports was 7.6 in 2025. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 53.2% increase from the previous year.
Gambia, The's reserves in months of imports peaked at 10.0 in 2021.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Gambia, The was 0.2 in 1979.
Gambia, The ranks 19th 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.
Gambia, The's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 7.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Gambia, The in 2025 was 7.6. This ranks 19th in the world.
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