Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was -11.23 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Vanuatu, 1983–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2022, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Vanuatu stood at -11.23 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 37.2% on the previous year and down 657.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Vanuatu peaked at 104.23 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -38.79 % change on previous year, in 2008.
That places Vanuatu 156th out of 177 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 13.62 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 6.47 % change on previous year | -52.5% |
| 1985 | 15.6 % change on previous year | +141.3% |
| 1986 | 104.23 % change on previous year | +568.1% |
| 1987 | 68.03 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 1988 | 8.07 % change on previous year | -88.1% |
| 1989 | -5.26 % change on previous year | -165.2% |
| 1990 | -16.41 % change on previous year | +212.2% |
| 1991 | -3.9 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 1992 | 13.38 % change on previous year | -443.4% |
| 1993 | 9.68 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 1994 | -15.06 % change on previous year | -255.6% |
| 1995 | 4.74 % change on previous year | -131.5% |
| 1996 | -9.4 % change on previous year | -298.2% |
| 1997 | -12.68 % change on previous year | +34.9% |
| 1998 | 18.4 % change on previous year | -245.1% |
| 1999 | -17.65 % change on previous year | -196.0% |
| 2000 | -3.85 % change on previous year | -78.2% |
| 2001 | 0.4632 % change on previous year | -112.0% |
| 2002 | 1.83 % change on previous year | +294.8% |
| 2003 | 2.98 % change on previous year | +63.1% |
| 2004 | 20.09 % change on previous year | +573.6% |
| 2005 | -5.64 % change on previous year | -128.1% |
| 2006 | 48.76 % change on previous year | -964.6% |
| 2007 | -1.19 % change on previous year | -102.4% |
| 2008 | -38.79 % change on previous year | +3156.1% |
| 2009 | 83.95 % change on previous year | -316.5% |
| 2010 | -12.22 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 2011 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 2012 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -251.6% |
| 2013 | 4.68 % change on previous year | +132.3% |
| 2014 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2015 | 27.61 % change on previous year | +822.0% |
| 2016 | -1.65 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 2017 | 37.16 % change on previous year | -2355.9% |
| 2018 | 9.06 % change on previous year | -75.6% |
| 2019 | 23.09 % change on previous year | +154.8% |
| 2020 | 36 % change on previous year | +55.9% |
| 2021 | -8.19 % change on previous year | -122.7% |
| 2022 | -11.23 % change on previous year | +37.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 30.11 % change on previous year | -5.26 % change on previous year | 104.23 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | -2.89 % change on previous year | -17.65 % change on previous year | 18.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.86 % change on previous year | -38.79 % change on previous year | 83.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.14 % change on previous year | -12.22 % change on previous year | 37.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.53 % change on previous year | -11.23 % change on previous year | 36 % change on previous year | 3 |
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- 153 Sudan -9.8 % change on previous year compare
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- 155 Ireland -10.84 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Panama -13.03 % change on previous year compare
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More financial sector data for Vanuatu
- 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 0.0042 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 17.14 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 0.0031 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 12.52 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 0.0042 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 17.14 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 Vanuatu?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Vanuatu was -11.23 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 104.23 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was -38.79 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does Vanuatu rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Vanuatu ranks 156th out of 177 countries with data for 2022.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 657.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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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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.