Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 13.92 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central, 1978–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Africa Western and Central recorded 13.92 % change on previous year for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 59.4% on the previous year and up 652.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central peaked at 145.23 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -76.15 % change on previous year, in 1999.
Africa Western and Central ranks 6th of 44 groups on this measure, in the top 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 Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | -46.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 143.47 % change on previous year | -409.5% |
| 1980 | 17.15 % change on previous year | -88.0% |
| 1981 | -63.52 % change on previous year | -470.3% |
| 1982 | -15.5 % change on previous year | -75.6% |
| 1983 | 9.17 % change on previous year | -159.2% |
| 1984 | 35.51 % change on previous year | +287.2% |
| 1985 | 16.66 % change on previous year | -53.1% |
| 1986 | 34.87 % change on previous year | +109.3% |
| 1987 | -36.76 % change on previous year | -205.4% |
| 1988 | -20.58 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 1989 | 61.38 % change on previous year | -398.2% |
| 1990 | 40.63 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 1991 | -10.11 % change on previous year | -124.9% |
| 1992 | -55.64 % change on previous year | +450.5% |
| 1993 | 12.95 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 1994 | 31.52 % change on previous year | +143.5% |
| 1995 | 40.96 % change on previous year | +30.0% |
| 1996 | 145.23 % change on previous year | +254.6% |
| 1997 | 63.72 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 1998 | 15.88 % change on previous year | -75.1% |
| 1999 | -76.15 % change on previous year | -579.6% |
| 2000 | 72.67 % change on previous year | -195.4% |
| 2001 | -12.01 % change on previous year | -116.5% |
| 2002 | -31.38 % change on previous year | +161.3% |
| 2003 | -21.26 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 2004 | 126.35 % change on previous year | -694.3% |
| 2005 | 11.52 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 2006 | 27.33 % change on previous year | +137.2% |
| 2007 | -15.87 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 2008 | -21.27 % change on previous year | +34.0% |
| 2009 | -0.328 % change on previous year | -98.5% |
| 2010 | -36.01 % change on previous year | +10879.1% |
| 2011 | -15.21 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 2012 | 28.55 % change on previous year | -287.7% |
| 2013 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -105.3% |
| 2014 | -18.82 % change on previous year | +1148.7% |
| 2015 | -2.52 % change on previous year | -86.6% |
| 2016 | 34.5 % change on previous year | -1468.7% |
| 2017 | 30.76 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2018 | -20.23 % change on previous year | -165.8% |
| 2019 | -27.8 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 2020 | 33.53 % change on previous year | -220.6% |
| 2021 | 9.15 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 2022 | -20.79 % change on previous year | -327.3% |
| 2023 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -108.1% |
| 2024 | 34.26 % change on previous year | +1939.5% |
| 2025 | 13.92 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -10879.1% | -0.328 % change on previous year | -36.01 % change on previous year |
| 2024 | +1939.5% | 1.68 % change on previous year | 34.26 % change on previous year |
| 2016 | +1468.7% | -2.52 % change on previous year | 34.5 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 48.56 % change on previous year | -46.35 % change on previous year | 143.47 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 3.84 % change on previous year | -63.52 % change on previous year | 61.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.9 % change on previous year | -76.15 % change on previous year | 145.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.58 % change on previous year | -31.38 % change on previous year | 126.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.83 % change on previous year | -36.01 % change on previous year | 34.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.96 % change on previous year | -20.79 % change on previous year | 34.26 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
- 3 Iran, Islamic Republic of 143.61 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Central African Republic 116.01 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Chad 103.93 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Ethiopia 70.8 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Armenia 65.35 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Bhutan 64.82 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Cyprus 60.58 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Africa Western and Central
- Domestic credit to private sector 12.6% (2022)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 15.1% (2023)
- Total reserves in months of imports 7.16 (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 12.6% (2022)
- Broad money 28.7% (2023)
- Claims on central government, etc. 10.2% (2022)
- Net migration, annual growth rate -103.45 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
- Net migration -338,771 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central was 13.92 % 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 Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 145.23 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was -76.15 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 6th out of 44 groups with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 652.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central 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.