Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Caribbean Small States
Caribbean Small States: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was -27.8 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Caribbean Small States, 1976–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Caribbean Small States is -27.8 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 126.6% on the previous year and down 1,089.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Caribbean Small States peaked at 60.71 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -44.88 % change on previous year, in 1986.
Caribbean Small States ranks 41st of 44 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Caribbean Small States, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 10.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 18.66 % change on previous year | +81.6% |
| 1978 | 6.45 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 1979 | -12.26 % change on previous year | -290.0% |
| 1980 | -1.77 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 1981 | 18.22 % change on previous year | -1127.6% |
| 1982 | -24.41 % change on previous year | -233.9% |
| 1983 | -30.55 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 1984 | -29.61 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1985 | -7.16 % change on previous year | -75.8% |
| 1986 | -44.88 % change on previous year | +526.7% |
| 1987 | -28.28 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 1988 | -10.24 % change on previous year | -63.8% |
| 1989 | -0.931 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 1990 | 60.71 % change on previous year | -6620.6% |
| 1991 | -35.25 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 1992 | 23.17 % change on previous year | -165.7% |
| 1993 | 13.82 % change on previous year | -40.3% |
| 1994 | 7.48 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 1995 | -7.24 % change on previous year | -196.8% |
| 1996 | 25.25 % change on previous year | -448.8% |
| 1997 | -11.19 % change on previous year | -144.3% |
| 1998 | 4.8 % change on previous year | -142.9% |
| 1999 | 7.26 % change on previous year | +51.4% |
| 2000 | 17.83 % change on previous year | +145.6% |
| 2001 | 32.78 % change on previous year | +83.9% |
| 2002 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -90.8% |
| 2003 | 7.16 % change on previous year | +137.2% |
| 2004 | 8.65 % change on previous year | +20.7% |
| 2005 | 26.89 % change on previous year | +210.9% |
| 2006 | 19.92 % change on previous year | -25.9% |
| 2007 | -11.36 % change on previous year | -157.0% |
| 2008 | 17.2 % change on previous year | -251.4% |
| 2009 | 16.9 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 7.65 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 2011 | -32.98 % change on previous year | -531.2% |
| 2012 | -8.83 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 2013 | 12.9 % change on previous year | -246.1% |
| 2014 | 22.22 % change on previous year | +72.3% |
| 2015 | -2.34 % change on previous year | -110.5% |
| 2016 | -0.7395 % change on previous year | -68.3% |
| 2017 | -6.69 % change on previous year | +804.8% |
| 2018 | -13.81 % change on previous year | +106.3% |
| 2019 | 0.3099 % change on previous year | -102.2% |
| 2020 | 19.51 % change on previous year | +6196.0% |
| 2021 | -16.47 % change on previous year | -184.4% |
| 2022 | -29.47 % change on previous year | +79.0% |
| 2023 | 18.17 % change on previous year | -161.6% |
| 2024 | -12.27 % change on previous year | -167.5% |
| 2025 | -27.8 % change on previous year | +126.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Caribbean Small States changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +6620.6% | -0.931 % change on previous year | 60.71 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | +6196.0% | 0.3099 % change on previous year | 19.51 % change on previous year |
| 1981 | +1127.6% | -1.77 % change on previous year | 18.22 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.78 % change on previous year | -12.26 % change on previous year | 18.66 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | -15.96 % change on previous year | -44.88 % change on previous year | 18.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.88 % change on previous year | -35.25 % change on previous year | 60.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.9 % change on previous year | -11.36 % change on previous year | 32.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.23 % change on previous year | -32.98 % change on previous year | 22.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -8.05 % change on previous year | -29.47 % change on previous year | 19.51 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Caribbean Small States
- 38 Honduras 18.9 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Jamaica 18.65 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Slovenia 17.97 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Portugal 17.75 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Lesotho 17.74 % change on previous year compare
- 43 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 17.33 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Australia 17.18 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Caribbean Small States
- Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 32.7% (2025)
- Net migration, annual growth rate -7.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net migration -5,294 (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 3.57 (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 32.7% (2025)
- Broad money 53.5% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 34.4% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 11.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Caribbean Small States?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Caribbean Small States was -27.8 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Caribbean Small States?
- The highest recorded value was 60.71 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Caribbean Small States?
- The lowest recorded value was -44.88 % change on previous year in 1986.
- How does Caribbean Small States rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Caribbean Small States ranks 41st out of 44 groups with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Caribbean Small States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,089.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Caribbean Small States data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total reserves in months of imports International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.