Solomon Islands Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Solomon Islands's reserves in months of imports was 9.5 in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Solomon Islands's reserves in months of imports stood at 9.5 in 2025, a rise of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.5 by 2025. Solomon Islands ranked 14th globally.
The Solomon Islands' foreign exchange reserves have demonstrated a notable improvement over the past 48 years, with a significant increase in the coverage of imports. From a low of 0.54 months in 1991, the country has made substantial progress, reaching an all-time peak of 13.75 months in 2020. The latest available data indicates that the Solomon Islands' reserves now stand at 9.50 months, ranking 14th globally. This achievement is comparable to that of peer countries such as Switzerland, which also boasts a high level of reserves. The steady increase in reserves is a testament to the country's efforts to stabilize its foreign exchange position. However, the recent decline from the peak in 2020 suggests that the trend may be stabilizing, and further economic growth or external shocks could impact this trajectory. A decline in international remittances or a reduction in foreign aid could potentially alter the country's reserves-to-imports ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.5 | +0.6 | #14 |
| 2023 | 8.9 | −0.7 | #16 |
| 2022 | 9.7 | −3.0 | #17 |
| 2021 | 12.7 | −1.0 | #13 |
| 2020 | 13.7 | +5.4 | #16 |
| 2019 | 8.4 | −0.8 | #21 |
| 2018 | 9.1 | −0.1 | #16 |
| 2017 | 9.2 | +0.5 | #22 |
| 2016 | 8.7 | −0.3 | #26 |
| 2015 | 9.0 | +1.0 | #23 |
| 2014 | 8.0 | −0.4 | #23 |
| 2013 | 8.4 | +0.2 | #22 |
| 2012 | 8.2 | +1.3 | #21 |
| 2011 | 6.9 | +1.7 | #26 |
| 2010 | 5.2 | +1.0 | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Solomon Islands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Solomon Islands's reserves in months of imports was 9.5 in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from the previous year.
Solomon Islands's reserves in months of imports peaked at 13.7 in 2020.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Solomon Islands was 0.5 in 1991.
Solomon Islands ranks 14th 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.
Solomon Islands's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 9.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Solomon Islands in 2025 was 9.5. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_solomon-islands_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Solomon Islands Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/solomon-islands/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}