Financial Institutions Index in Kiribati
Kiribati: Financial Institutions Index was 0.1916 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Financial Institutions Index in Kiribati, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, financial institutions index in Kiribati stood at 0.1916.
That represents a change of down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial institutions index in Kiribati peaked at 0.2231 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
That places Kiribati 158th out of 183 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial Institutions Index in Kiribati, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0.2231 | — |
| 1998 | 0.2077 | -6.9% |
| 1999 | 0.2077 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.2077 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.2077 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.2077 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.2077 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.2077 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.2077 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.2077 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.2077 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.2077 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.2077 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.2077 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.2077 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.2067 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 0.1598 | -22.7% |
| 2014 | 0.1916 | +19.9% |
| 2015 | 0.1916 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.1916 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.1916 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.1916 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.1916 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.1916 | +0.0% |
Kiribati compared with similar countries
- Kiribati's 0.1916 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.2568, 75% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Kiribati's 0.1916 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.4123, 46% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0639 | 0 | 0.2231 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2077 | 0.2077 | 0.2077 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1932 | 0.1598 | 0.2077 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1916 | 0.1916 | 0.1916 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kiribati
- 155 East Timor 0.2001 compare
- 156 Uganda 0.1969 compare
- 157 Zambia 0.1951 compare
- 159 Congo 0.1915 compare
- 160 Madagascar 0.1913 compare
- 161 Marshall Islands 0.1898 compare
More financial sector data for Kiribati
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0055 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 14.14 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 10.32 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0055 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 14.14 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is financial institutions index in Kiribati?
- Financial institutions index in Kiribati was 0.1916 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial institutions index recorded in Kiribati?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2231 in 1997.
- What is the lowest financial institutions index recorded in Kiribati?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Kiribati rank for financial institutions index?
- Kiribati ranks 158th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial institutions index rising or falling in Kiribati?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kiribati data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.