Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 70.8 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia is 70.8 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 11.7% on the previous year and up 323.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Ethiopia peaked at 205.31 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -59.22 % change on previous year, in 1990.
That places Ethiopia 6th out of 177 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | -19.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 23.89 % change on previous year | -220.0% |
| 1980 | -32.98 % change on previous year | -238.1% |
| 1981 | 44.7 % change on previous year | -235.5% |
| 1982 | -30.41 % change on previous year | -168.0% |
| 1983 | -31.67 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1984 | -51.75 % change on previous year | +63.4% |
| 1985 | 88.06 % change on previous year | -270.2% |
| 1986 | 39.69 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
| 1987 | -34.36 % change on previous year | -186.6% |
| 1988 | -35.96 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1989 | -9.08 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 1990 | -59.22 % change on previous year | +552.1% |
| 1991 | 205.31 % change on previous year | -446.7% |
| 1992 | 47.53 % change on previous year | -76.9% |
| 1993 | 150.35 % change on previous year | +216.4% |
| 1994 | -2.85 % change on previous year | -101.9% |
| 1995 | 18.61 % change on previous year | -752.5% |
| 1996 | 11.08 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 1997 | -31.83 % change on previous year | -387.2% |
| 1998 | -20.93 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 1999 | -9.83 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 2000 | -24.51 % change on previous year | +149.4% |
| 2001 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 2002 | 109.07 % change on previous year | +3584.5% |
| 2003 | -22.6 % change on previous year | -120.7% |
| 2004 | 9.47 % change on previous year | -141.9% |
| 2005 | -46.63 % change on previous year | -592.5% |
| 2006 | -22.61 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 2007 | 13.83 % change on previous year | -161.2% |
| 2008 | -51.37 % change on previous year | -471.3% |
| 2009 | 116.91 % change on previous year | -327.6% |
| 2010 | 14.51 % change on previous year | -87.6% |
| 2011 | 6.62 % change on previous year | -54.4% |
| 2012 | -32.43 % change on previous year | -590.1% |
| 2013 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -104.9% |
| 2014 | 16.71 % change on previous year | +954.3% |
| 2015 | -0.816 % change on previous year | -104.9% |
| 2016 | -21.94 % change on previous year | +2588.5% |
| 2017 | 3.58 % change on previous year | -116.3% |
| 2018 | 27.58 % change on previous year | +669.6% |
| 2019 | -23.3 % change on previous year | -184.5% |
| 2020 | 13.48 % change on previous year | -157.8% |
| 2021 | -55.02 % change on previous year | -508.2% |
| 2022 | -37.21 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
| 2023 | 80.18 % change on previous year | -315.5% |
| 2024 | 70.8 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.99 % change on previous year | -19.9 % change on previous year | 23.89 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | -5.38 % change on previous year | -51.75 % change on previous year | 88.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 30.82 % change on previous year | -59.22 % change on previous year | 205.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.45 % change on previous year | -51.37 % change on previous year | 116.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.7898 % change on previous year | -32.43 % change on previous year | 27.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.45 % change on previous year | -55.02 % change on previous year | 80.18 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 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
- 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 Ethiopia
- 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 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0759 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 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0554 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 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0759 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 Ethiopia?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Ethiopia was 70.8 % 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 205.31 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was -59.22 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Ethiopia rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Ethiopia ranks 6th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 323.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.