Vanuatu Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Vanuatu's reserves in months of imports was 17.5 in 2025, ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 39.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1982–2025.
Overview
Vanuatu's reserves in months of imports stood at 17.5 in 2025, a rise of +4.9 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 17.5 by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 2nd globally.
Vanuatu’s reserves of import cover have risen dramatically over the 42‑year series, climbing from a trough of 0.81 months in 1982 to an all‑time peak of 17.54 months in 2025, the second‑highest level globally. This expansion reflects sustained accumulation of foreign exchange, likely driven by remittances, tourism receipts and prudent fiscal management, and places Vanuatu just above Algeria’s 17.46 months and slightly ahead of the Russian Federation’s 16.52 months while remaining well below Libya’s 24.16 months. The steep upward trajectory contrasts sharply with the early‑year vulnerability implied by less than one month of import cover, a level that would have left the island nation exposed to external shocks. Maintaining such a cushion will require continued export diversification and resilience against climate‑related disruptions that frequently affect Pacific economies. If current policies persist, the reserve ratio is expected to stay near the 2025 peak, though a significant downturn in tourism or a sharp depreciation of the vatu could reverse the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 17.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 17.5 | +4.9 | #2 |
| 2022 | 12.6 | −1.6 | #10 |
| 2021 | 14.2 | −1.3 | #9 |
| 2020 | 15.5 | +4.1 | #12 |
| 2019 | 11.4 | +2.4 | #14 |
| 2018 | 9.0 | +0.5 | #17 |
| 2017 | 8.5 | +2.3 | #26 |
| 2016 | 6.2 | −0.1 | #49 |
| 2015 | 6.3 | +1.4 | #42 |
| 2014 | 4.9 | +0.1 | #54 |
| 2013 | 4.8 | +0.2 | #60 |
| 2012 | 4.6 | +0.1 | #64 |
| 2011 | 4.5 | −0.1 | #57 |
| 2010 | 4.5 | −0.6 | #82 |
| 2009 | 5.2 | +2.4 | #69 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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
Vanuatu's reserves in months of imports was 17.5 in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 39.2% increase from the previous year.
Vanuatu's reserves in months of imports peaked at 17.5 in 2025.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Vanuatu was 0.8 in 1982.
Vanuatu ranks 2nd 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.
Vanuatu's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 17.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Vanuatu in 2025 was 17.5. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Vanuatu Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}