Bank Liquid Reserves Statistics in Vanuatu (2026)

According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, bank liquid reserves in Vanuatu came to 40.3% of bank assets in 2024. Down from 48.3% in 2023 to 40.3% in 2024 (−8 percentage points). Vanuatu ranks #5 of 21 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #24 of 145 globally.

Latest value (2024)
40.3% (2024)
Bank Liquid Reserves in Vanuatu as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2023
−8 pp (2024)
Down from 48.3% in 2023 to 40.3% in 2024 (−8 percentage points).
Earliest value in this dataset (2001)
7.9% (2001)
Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 7.9% in 2001 to 40.3% in 2024.
Peak value (2021)
56.3% (2021)
Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 40.3%.
Rank in East Asia & Pacific
#5 of 21 (2024)
Vanuatu ranks 5 of 21 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank
#24 of 145 (2024)
Vanuatu ranks 24 of 145 countries with data globally.
East Asia & Pacific average
28% (2024)
Vanuatu (40.3%) is above the average of 28% across the 21 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
Internet use in Vanuatu (2015)
22.4% (2015)
22.4% of the population in Vanuatu used the internet in 2015 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024)
327,777 (2024)
Vanuatu had a population of 327,777 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Bank Liquid Reserves in Vanuatu by year (% of bank assets)
Year % of bank assets Change
2024 40.3%−8.0 pp
2023 48.3%−6.1 pp
2022 54.4%−1.9 pp
2021 56.3%+7.1 pp
2020 49.2%+1.2 pp
2019 48%+6.5 pp
2018 41.5%+4.7 pp
2017 36.9%+12.6 pp
2016 24.2%+3.9 pp
2015 20.3%+3.3 pp
2014 17.1%−0.6 pp
2013 17.7%+3.7 pp
2012 13.9%+0.4 pp
2011 13.5%+1.5 pp
2010 12%+2.6 pp
2009 9.3%−0.5 pp
2008 9.8%−2.2 pp
2007 12.1%−0.8 pp
2006 12.8%+4.8 pp
2005 8.1%−0.8 pp
2004 8.8%+2.1 pp
2003 6.8%−0.1 pp
2002 6.9%−1.0 pp
2001 7.9%
Bank Liquid Reserves in Vanuatu, 2001–2024Line chart of 24 observations from 2001 to 2024. Values range from 6.8% to 56.3%; the series starts at 7.9% in 2001 and ends at 40.3% in 2024.0%20%40%60%2001200520102015202020247.9%40.3%
Fig. 1 — Bank Liquid Reserves in Vanuatu, 2001–2024

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for bank liquid reserves in Vanuatu?

Bank liquid reserves in Vanuatu stood at 40.3% of bank assets in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

How does Vanuatu compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?

Vanuatu ranks 5 of 21 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 40.3% versus a regional average of 28% (latest values per country).

Where does Vanuatu rank globally on bank liquid reserves?

Vanuatu ranks 24 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.

When did bank liquid reserves in Vanuatu peak?

The highest value in the available series was 56.3% in 2021; the latest (2024) value is 40.3%.

How recent is the bank liquid reserves data for Vanuatu?

The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Vanuatu.

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator FD.RES.LIQU.AS.ZS, retrieved .

Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.

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