Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in IBRD only

IBRD only: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 1.85 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.85 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 127.8%
Rank
31st
of 44 groups
All-time high
33.66 % change on previous year
in 2009
All-time low
-32.93 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
49
1977–2025

Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in IBRD only, 1977–2025

-40-2002040197720012025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2025, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in IBRD only stood at 1.85 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 127.8% on the previous year and up 269.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in IBRD only peaked at 33.66 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -32.93 % change on previous year, in 1981.

IBRD only ranks 31st of 44 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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 IBRD only, year by year

Annual values for Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in IBRD only, 1977 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1977 -1.92 % change on previous year
1978 8.43 % change on previous year -538.4%
1979 24.31 % change on previous year +188.5%
1980 -15.26 % change on previous year -162.8%
1981 -32.93 % change on previous year +115.7%
1982 14.8 % change on previous year -145.0%
1983 8.89 % change on previous year -40.0%
1984 -9.17 % change on previous year -203.1%
1985 0.9885 % change on previous year -110.8%
1986 0.003 % change on previous year -99.7%
1987 5.72 % change on previous year +187923.5%
1988 -24.85 % change on previous year -534.3%
1989 -0.1453 % change on previous year -99.4%
1990 27.93 % change on previous year -19321.9%
1991 10.6 % change on previous year -62.1%
1992 -11.9 % change on previous year -212.3%
1993 6.43 % change on previous year -154.1%
1994 5.68 % change on previous year -11.7%
1995 -7.54 % change on previous year -232.7%
1996 11.21 % change on previous year -248.7%
1997 26.66 % change on previous year +138.0%
1998 2.97 % change on previous year -88.9%
1999 -2.64 % change on previous year -189.0%
2000 -11.28 % change on previous year +326.7%
2001 12.81 % change on previous year -213.6%
2002 18.49 % change on previous year +44.3%
2003 -5.58 % change on previous year -130.2%
2004 7.94 % change on previous year -242.2%
2005 11.01 % change on previous year +38.6%
2006 14.38 % change on previous year +30.7%
2007 17.53 % change on previous year +21.9%
2008 -1.95 % change on previous year -111.1%
2009 33.66 % change on previous year -1830.2%
2010 -11.75 % change on previous year -134.9%
2011 -6.22 % change on previous year -47.0%
2012 -4.3 % change on previous year -30.9%
2013 1.29 % change on previous year -130.0%
2014 -3.89 % change on previous year -402.1%
2015 -1.09 % change on previous year -72.0%
2016 -3.12 % change on previous year +185.9%
2017 -8.22 % change on previous year +163.6%
2018 -12.41 % change on previous year +51.0%
2019 1.97 % change on previous year -115.9%
2020 17.63 % change on previous year +794.4%
2021 -22.43 % change on previous year -227.2%
2022 -7.44 % change on previous year -66.8%
2023 3.82 % change on previous year -151.4%
2024 -6.65 % change on previous year -274.0%
2025 1.85 % change on previous year -127.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 10.27 % change on previous year -1.92 % change on previous year 24.31 % change on previous year 3
1980s -5.19 % change on previous year -32.93 % change on previous year 14.8 % change on previous year 10
1990s 6.94 % change on previous year -11.9 % change on previous year 27.93 % change on previous year 10
2000s 9.7 % change on previous year -11.28 % change on previous year 33.66 % change on previous year 10
2010s -4.77 % change on previous year -12.41 % change on previous year 1.97 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.2 % change on previous year -22.43 % change on previous year 17.63 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near IBRD only

  1. 28 Belgium 27.23 % change on previous year compare
  2. 29 Samoa 25.95 % change on previous year compare
  3. 30 Nepal 24.53 % change on previous year compare
  4. 31 Hungary 23.75 % change on previous year compare
  5. 32 New Zealand 23.74 % change on previous year compare
  6. 33 Palestine, State of 23.12 % change on previous year compare
  7. 34 Afghanistan 20.97 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in IBRD only?
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in IBRD only was 1.85 % 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 IBRD only?
The highest recorded value was 33.66 % change on previous year in 2009.
What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in IBRD only?
The lowest recorded value was -32.93 % change on previous year in 1981.
How does IBRD only rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
IBRD only ranks 31st out of 44 groups with data for 2025.
Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in IBRD only?
Over the last ten years it is up 269.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this IBRD only 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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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.

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Indicator
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
224 places, 8,971 data points, 1961–2025
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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.