Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Gambia
Gambia: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was -3.26 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Gambia, 1979–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Gambia recorded -3.26 % change on previous year for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is up 91.1% on the previous year and up 91.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Gambia peaked at 909.11 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -93.98 % change on previous year, in 1979.
Gambia ranks 131st of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | -93.98 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 124.49 % change on previous year | -232.5% |
| 1981 | -13.64 % change on previous year | -111.0% |
| 1982 | 139.62 % change on previous year | -1123.3% |
| 1983 | -63.59 % change on previous year | -145.5% |
| 1984 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -96.0% |
| 1985 | -20.71 % change on previous year | +710.3% |
| 1986 | 909.11 % change on previous year | -4488.9% |
| 1987 | -9.72 % change on previous year | -101.1% |
| 1988 | -28.84 % change on previous year | +196.7% |
| 1989 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -108.0% |
| 1990 | 125.75 % change on previous year | +5356.8% |
| 1991 | 5.97 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 1992 | 31.2 % change on previous year | +422.6% |
| 1993 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 1994 | 5.23 % change on previous year | +169.2% |
| 1995 | 13.61 % change on previous year | +160.0% |
| 1996 | -22.98 % change on previous year | -268.9% |
| 1997 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -94.1% |
| 2004 | -4.26 % change on previous year | +212.8% |
| 2005 | 6.35 % change on previous year | -248.8% |
| 2006 | 4.34 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 2007 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 2008 | -14.82 % change on previous year | -791.9% |
| 2009 | 111.61 % change on previous year | -853.0% |
| 2010 | -4.29 % change on previous year | -103.8% |
| 2011 | -9.95 % change on previous year | +132.2% |
| 2012 | 0.1694 % change on previous year | -101.7% |
| 2013 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -749.7% |
| 2014 | -37.07 % change on previous year | +3267.4% |
| 2015 | -22.06 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 2016 | -16.08 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 2017 | 31.61 % change on previous year | -296.6% |
| 2018 | -7.29 % change on previous year | -123.1% |
| 2019 | 44.85 % change on previous year | -715.0% |
| 2020 | 38.85 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2021 | 56.36 % change on previous year | +45.1% |
| 2022 | -22.13 % change on previous year | -139.3% |
| 2023 | -36.53 % change on previous year | +65.1% |
| 2024 | -3.26 % change on previous year | -91.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -93.98 % change on previous year | -93.98 % change on previous year | -93.98 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1980s | 103.65 % change on previous year | -63.59 % change on previous year | 909.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.92 % change on previous year | -22.98 % change on previous year | 125.75 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 17.56 % change on previous year | -14.82 % change on previous year | 111.61 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | -2.12 % change on previous year | -37.07 % change on previous year | 44.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.66 % change on previous year | -36.53 % change on previous year | 56.36 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 128 Algeria -3.03 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Kosovo -3.12 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Tajikistan -3.16 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Angola -3.46 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Indonesia -3.66 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Syrian Arab Republic -3.81 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Gambia
- 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 0.0049 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 4.54 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 0.0036 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 3.31 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 0.0049 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 4.54 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Gambia?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Gambia was -3.26 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 909.11 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -93.98 % change on previous year in 1979.
- How does Gambia rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Gambia ranks 131st out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.