Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was -4.74 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1980–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Least developed countries stood at -4.74 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 134.5% on the previous year and down 123.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Least developed countries peaked at 40.02 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -32.09 % change on previous year, in 2021.
That places Least developed countries 33rd out of 44 groups with data for 2025, putting it 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 Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | -21.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | -26.86 % change on previous year | +27.3% |
| 1982 | -0.734 % change on previous year | -97.3% |
| 1983 | -20.96 % change on previous year | +2755.4% |
| 1984 | -28.54 % change on previous year | +36.2% |
| 1985 | 25.6 % change on previous year | -189.7% |
| 1986 | -5.72 % change on previous year | -122.3% |
| 1987 | 36.33 % change on previous year | -735.0% |
| 1988 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 1989 | 20.98 % change on previous year | +888.2% |
| 1992 | 16.83 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 1993 | 19.16 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 1994 | 8.28 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 1995 | -30.68 % change on previous year | -470.4% |
| 1996 | -7.62 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 1997 | -6.21 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 1998 | 8.23 % change on previous year | -232.5% |
| 1999 | -2.03 % change on previous year | -124.7% |
| 2000 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -165.8% |
| 2005 | 11.01 % change on previous year | +724.0% |
| 2006 | 7.7 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2007 | -1.41 % change on previous year | -118.3% |
| 2008 | -6.52 % change on previous year | +363.1% |
| 2009 | 24.46 % change on previous year | -475.1% |
| 2010 | -3.86 % change on previous year | -115.8% |
| 2011 | -6.42 % change on previous year | +66.3% |
| 2012 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -144.0% |
| 2013 | 0.5354 % change on previous year | -81.0% |
| 2014 | -7.89 % change on previous year | -1572.9% |
| 2015 | 20.49 % change on previous year | -359.8% |
| 2016 | 15.95 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
| 2017 | -9.48 % change on previous year | -159.4% |
| 2018 | -10.98 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 2019 | 10 % change on previous year | -191.1% |
| 2020 | 40.02 % change on previous year | +300.2% |
| 2021 | -32.09 % change on previous year | -180.2% |
| 2022 | -25.1 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 2023 | 18.18 % change on previous year | -172.4% |
| 2024 | 13.72 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 2025 | -4.74 % change on previous year | -134.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -1.89 % change on previous year | -28.54 % change on previous year | 36.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.745 % change on previous year | -30.68 % change on previous year | 19.16 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 6.1 % change on previous year | -6.52 % change on previous year | 24.46 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.12 % change on previous year | -10.98 % change on previous year | 20.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.66 % change on previous year | -32.09 % change on previous year | 40.02 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 30 Nepal 24.53 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Hungary 23.75 % change on previous year compare
- 32 New Zealand 23.74 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Palestine, State of 23.12 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Afghanistan 20.97 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Finland 20.38 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Sri Lanka 20.22 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Least developed countries
- 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 30.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net migration -1.21 million (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 30.8% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 31.2% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 12.1% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 5.77 (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 31.1% (2024)
- Broad money 45.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Least developed countries?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Least developed countries was -4.74 % 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 Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 40.02 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -32.09 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Least developed countries rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Least developed countries ranks 33rd out of 44 groups with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is down 123.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries 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.