Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Iceland
Iceland: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 10.27 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Iceland, 1977–2025
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 Iceland is 10.27 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 88.4% on the previous year and down 62.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Iceland peaked at 74.66 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -46.43 % change on previous year, in 2012.
Iceland ranks 68th of 177 countries 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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | -2.98 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 21.84 % change on previous year | -831.8% |
| 1979 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -84.7% |
| 1980 | -7.25 % change on previous year | -316.4% |
| 1981 | 15.85 % change on previous year | -318.6% |
| 1982 | -29.95 % change on previous year | -289.0% |
| 1983 | 13.92 % change on previous year | -146.5% |
| 1984 | -20.75 % change on previous year | -249.1% |
| 1985 | 43.48 % change on previous year | -309.5% |
| 1986 | 27.8 % change on previous year | -36.1% |
| 1987 | -25.79 % change on previous year | -192.8% |
| 1988 | -10.06 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 1989 | 24.54 % change on previous year | -343.9% |
| 1990 | 9.65 % change on previous year | -60.7% |
| 1991 | -1.88 % change on previous year | -119.5% |
| 1992 | 14.79 % change on previous year | -884.8% |
| 1993 | 0.4421 % change on previous year | -97.0% |
| 1994 | -32.76 % change on previous year | -7511.7% |
| 1995 | -11.88 % change on previous year | -63.7% |
| 1996 | 26.13 % change on previous year | -319.9% |
| 1997 | -16.56 % change on previous year | -163.4% |
| 1998 | -8.19 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 1999 | 9.4 % change on previous year | -214.7% |
| 2000 | -24.04 % change on previous year | -355.7% |
| 2001 | -3.66 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 2002 | 32.16 % change on previous year | -978.4% |
| 2003 | 33.96 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2004 | -3.86 % change on previous year | -111.4% |
| 2005 | -32.25 % change on previous year | +736.3% |
| 2006 | 69.48 % change on previous year | -315.4% |
| 2007 | -9.35 % change on previous year | -113.5% |
| 2008 | 50.07 % change on previous year | -635.3% |
| 2009 | 74.66 % change on previous year | +49.1% |
| 2010 | 47.15 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 2011 | 21.81 % change on previous year | -53.7% |
| 2012 | -46.43 % change on previous year | -312.9% |
| 2013 | 11.35 % change on previous year | -124.4% |
| 2014 | -8.55 % change on previous year | -175.4% |
| 2015 | 27.57 % change on previous year | -422.4% |
| 2016 | 34.38 % change on previous year | +24.7% |
| 2017 | -23.79 % change on previous year | -169.2% |
| 2018 | -10.93 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 2019 | 28.42 % change on previous year | -360.1% |
| 2020 | 23.3 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 2021 | -22.82 % change on previous year | -198.0% |
| 2022 | -37.34 % change on previous year | +63.6% |
| 2023 | -5.63 % change on previous year | -84.9% |
| 2024 | 5.45 % change on previous year | -196.9% |
| 2025 | 10.27 % change on previous year | +88.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.4 % change on previous year | -2.98 % change on previous year | 21.84 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | 3.18 % change on previous year | -29.95 % change on previous year | 43.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.09 % change on previous year | -32.76 % change on previous year | 26.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.72 % change on previous year | -32.25 % change on previous year | 74.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.1 % change on previous year | -46.43 % change on previous year | 47.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.46 % change on previous year | -37.34 % change on previous year | 23.3 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 65 Spain 10.58 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Lao People's Democratic Republic 10.4 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 10.35 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Costa Rica 10.13 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Czechia 9.79 % change on previous year compare
- 71 South Africa 9.76 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Iceland
- 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 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 243.62 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 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 177.89 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 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 243.62 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 Iceland?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Iceland was 10.27 % 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 74.66 % change on previous year in 2009.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -46.43 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does Iceland rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Iceland ranks 68th out of 177 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.