Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in European Union
European Union: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 26.01 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in European Union, 1976–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
European Union recorded 26.01 % change on previous year for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 404.0% on the previous year and up 207.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in European Union peaked at 69.04 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -21.95 % change on previous year, in 1981.
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 European Union, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -10.02 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 7.04 % change on previous year | -170.3% |
| 1978 | 18.68 % change on previous year | +165.3% |
| 1979 | 20.57 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 1980 | -9.49 % change on previous year | -146.1% |
| 1981 | -21.95 % change on previous year | +131.3% |
| 1982 | 9.38 % change on previous year | -142.7% |
| 1983 | -1.96 % change on previous year | -120.9% |
| 1984 | -10.2 % change on previous year | +421.1% |
| 1985 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -124.7% |
| 1986 | -0.62 % change on previous year | -124.7% |
| 1987 | 11.16 % change on previous year | -1899.6% |
| 1988 | -18.07 % change on previous year | -261.9% |
| 1989 | 0.6602 % change on previous year | -103.7% |
| 1990 | -6.99 % change on previous year | -1158.9% |
| 1991 | 16.33 % change on previous year | -333.5% |
| 1997 | 0.8161 % change on previous year | -95.0% |
| 2000 | -12.07 % change on previous year | -1578.8% |
| 2001 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -83.8% |
| 2002 | 20.73 % change on previous year | -1161.5% |
| 2003 | -3.16 % change on previous year | -115.3% |
| 2004 | -11.56 % change on previous year | +265.4% |
| 2005 | -7.72 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 2006 | -2.09 % change on previous year | -72.9% |
| 2007 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 2008 | -12.06 % change on previous year | +813.6% |
| 2009 | 69.04 % change on previous year | -672.5% |
| 2010 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -102.9% |
| 2011 | -10.45 % change on previous year | +427.9% |
| 2012 | 13.46 % change on previous year | -228.9% |
| 2013 | -4.23 % change on previous year | -131.4% |
| 2014 | -11.33 % change on previous year | +168.2% |
| 2015 | 8.47 % change on previous year | -174.7% |
| 2016 | 10.32 % change on previous year | +21.8% |
| 2017 | 15.19 % change on previous year | +47.2% |
| 2018 | -12.56 % change on previous year | -182.7% |
| 2019 | 6.45 % change on previous year | -151.4% |
| 2020 | 29.4 % change on previous year | +355.7% |
| 2021 | -16.73 % change on previous year | -156.9% |
| 2022 | -17.71 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 5.5 % change on previous year | -131.1% |
| 2024 | 5.16 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 2025 | 26.01 % change on previous year | +404.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in European Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +1899.6% | -0.62 % change on previous year | 11.16 % change on previous year |
| 2000 | -1578.8% | 0.8161 % change on previous year | -12.07 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.07 % change on previous year | -10.02 % change on previous year | 20.57 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | -3.86 % change on previous year | -21.95 % change on previous year | 11.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.38 % change on previous year | -6.99 % change on previous year | 16.33 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 3.78 % change on previous year | -12.07 % change on previous year | 69.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.33 % change on previous year | -12.56 % change on previous year | 15.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.27 % change on previous year | -17.71 % change on previous year | 29.4 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near European Union
- 1 Equatorial Guinea 436.31 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Zimbabwe 302.18 % change on previous year compare
- 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
More financial sector data for European Union
- 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, annual growth rate -262.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net migration -317,019 (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 75.6% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 24.7% (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 75.6% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 73.5% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 4.22 (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per square kilometre 0 units per square kilometre (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in European Union?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in European Union was 26.01 % 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 European Union?
- The highest recorded value was 69.04 % change on previous year in 2009.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in European Union?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.95 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does European Union rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- European Union ranks 2nd out of 3 groups with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in European Union?
- Over the last ten years it is up 207.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this European Union 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.