Vanuatu Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Vanuatu's foreign reserves was $629.4M in 2025, ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2025.
Overview
Vanuatu's foreign reserves stood at $629.4M in 2025, a rise of +$14.7M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $629.4M by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 143rd globally.
Vanuatu’s foreign‑exchange reserves have expanded dramatically since the early 1980s, rising from a low of 5,668,632.43 in 1982 to a peak of 664,751,367.26 in 2021, before settling at 629,381,611.23 in 2025, which places the nation at rank 143 globally. The upward trajectory reflects a combination of prudent fiscal management, remittance inflows and modest tourism earnings, while the modest decline from the 2021 high suggests the impact of recent external shocks such as global supply‑chain disruptions and climate‑related expenditures. Over the 45‑year series, Vanuatu’s reserve level now exceeds that of Bolivia (660,099,910.68) and Sierra Leone (599,954,719.52) but remains below the Solomon Islands (748,906,937.20), situating it in the mid‑range among comparable small island economies. Continued diversification of export markets and resilience‑building against natural disasters will be crucial to sustain or further improve the reserve balance in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $625.6M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $627.5M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $629.4M | - | - |
| 2025 | $629.4M | +$14.7M | #143 |
| 2024 | $614.6M | −$29.1M | #122 |
| 2023 | $643.8M | +$5.2M | #144 |
| 2022 | $638.5M | −$26.2M | #146 |
| 2021 | $664.8M | +$51.1M | #148 |
| 2020 | $613.6M | +$102.1M | #146 |
| 2019 | $511.5M | +$91.0M | #147 |
| 2018 | $420.6M | +$25.5M | #151 |
| 2017 | $395.1M | +$127.8M | #149 |
| 2016 | $267.3M | −$1.8M | #158 |
| 2015 | $269.2M | +$85.2M | #160 |
| 2014 | $184.0M | +$4.8M | #163 |
| 2013 | $179.2M | −$3.0M | #165 |
| 2012 | $182.2M | +$8.4M | #163 |
| 2011 | $173.8M | +$12.4M | #161 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanuatu's foreign reserves was $629.4M in 2025. Ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year.
Vanuatu's foreign reserves peaked at $664.8M in 2021.
The lowest foreign reserves in Vanuatu was $5.7M in 1982.
Vanuatu ranks 143rd globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Vanuatu's foreign reserves is projected to reach $629.4M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Vanuatu's foreign reserves was approximately 629.38 million ($629.4M) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Vanuatu in 2025 was $629.4M. This ranks 143rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_reserves,
title = {Vanuatu Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}