Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Arab World
Arab World: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was -21.22 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Arab World, 1978–2024
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 Arab World is -21.22 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 105.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Arab World peaked at 45.96 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -45.35 % change on previous year, in 1978.
That places Arab World 39th out of 44 groups with data for 2024, 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 Arab World, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | -45.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -97.1% |
| 1980 | 24.58 % change on previous year | -1968.9% |
| 1981 | -25.34 % change on previous year | -203.1% |
| 1982 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 1983 | -7.86 % change on previous year | -552.8% |
| 1984 | -6.36 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 1985 | 45.96 % change on previous year | -822.2% |
| 1986 | 10.53 % change on previous year | -77.1% |
| 1987 | 3.97 % change on previous year | -62.3% |
| 1988 | -16.38 % change on previous year | -512.9% |
| 1989 | -19.26 % change on previous year | +17.6% |
| 1990 | -11.86 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 2006 | 23.21 % change on previous year | -295.7% |
| 2007 | 10.81 % change on previous year | -53.4% |
| 2008 | 6.81 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 2009 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 2010 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 2011 | 19.99 % change on previous year | +1544.8% |
| 2012 | -5.57 % change on previous year | -127.9% |
| 2013 | -2.26 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
| 2014 | -10.34 % change on previous year | +357.2% |
| 2015 | -6.86 % change on previous year | -33.7% |
| 2016 | 9.12 % change on previous year | -233.1% |
| 2017 | -9.31 % change on previous year | -202.0% |
| 2018 | -8.56 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2019 | -10.13 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 2020 | 20.92 % change on previous year | -306.6% |
| 2021 | -18.04 % change on previous year | -186.2% |
| 2022 | -13.89 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2023 | -21.47 % change on previous year | +54.6% |
| 2024 | -21.22 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -23.33 % change on previous year | -45.35 % change on previous year | -1.32 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.16 % change on previous year | -25.34 % change on previous year | 45.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -11.86 % change on previous year | -11.86 % change on previous year | -11.86 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 10.55 % change on previous year | 1.36 % change on previous year | 23.21 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | -2.27 % change on previous year | -10.34 % change on previous year | 19.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -10.74 % change on previous year | -21.47 % change on previous year | 20.92 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Arab World
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- 37 Albania 19.32 % change on previous year compare
- 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
More financial sector data for Arab World
- Domestic credit to private sector 53.3% (2017)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 54.0% (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 10.84 (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 51.7% (2017)
- Broad money 80.7% (2017)
- Claims on central government, etc. 15.7% (2018)
- Net migration, annual growth rate 34.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per capita 0 units per person (2024)
- Net migration 696,991 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Arab World?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Arab World was -21.22 % 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 Arab World?
- The highest recorded value was 45.96 % change on previous year in 1985.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Arab World?
- The lowest recorded value was -45.35 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Arab World rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Arab World ranks 39th out of 44 groups with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Arab World?
- Over the last ten years it is down 105.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Arab World 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.