Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lower middle income

Lower middle income: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 3.14 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
3.14 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 171.0%
Rank
27th
of 44 groups
All-time high
50.14 % change on previous year
in 2020
All-time low
-39.94 % change on previous year
in 1988
Years of data
48
1978–2025

Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lower middle income, 1978–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lower middle income stood at 3.14 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 171.0% on the previous year and down 79.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lower middle income peaked at 50.14 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -39.94 % change on previous year, in 1988.

That places Lower middle income 27th 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 Lower middle income, year by year

Annual values for Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lower middle income, 1978 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1978 -6.3 % change on previous year
1979 25.05 % change on previous year -497.9%
1980 -15.25 % change on previous year -160.9%
1981 -26.1 % change on previous year +71.1%
1982 -9.29 % change on previous year -64.4%
1983 48.8 % change on previous year -625.4%
1984 -2.59 % change on previous year -105.3%
1985 13.76 % change on previous year -630.9%
1986 -16.35 % change on previous year -218.8%
1987 -4.27 % change on previous year -73.9%
1988 -39.94 % change on previous year +835.1%
1989 20.79 % change on previous year -152.1%
1990 41.04 % change on previous year +97.4%
1991 -2.76 % change on previous year -106.7%
1992 -3.74 % change on previous year +35.6%
1993 13.11 % change on previous year -450.2%
1994 6.76 % change on previous year -48.4%
1995 -12.06 % change on previous year -278.4%
1996 21.04 % change on previous year -274.5%
1997 3.58 % change on previous year -83.0%
1998 -3.96 % change on previous year -210.4%
1999 -16.31 % change on previous year +312.4%
2000 -2.91 % change on previous year -82.2%
2001 8.79 % change on previous year -402.0%
2002 32.83 % change on previous year +273.5%
2003 21.47 % change on previous year -34.6%
2004 -9.34 % change on previous year -143.5%
2005 -15.22 % change on previous year +63.0%
2006 6.03 % change on previous year -139.6%
2007 8.32 % change on previous year +38.0%
2008 -23.45 % change on previous year -381.8%
2009 23.81 % change on previous year -201.6%
2010 -13.38 % change on previous year -156.2%
2011 -14.07 % change on previous year +5.2%
2012 1.12 % change on previous year -108.0%
2013 1.44 % change on previous year +28.3%
2014 4.45 % change on previous year +209.6%
2015 14.95 % change on previous year +236.0%
2016 8.32 % change on previous year -44.3%
2017 -2.55 % change on previous year -130.6%
2018 -15.11 % change on previous year +493.7%
2019 9.9 % change on previous year -165.5%
2020 50.14 % change on previous year +406.5%
2021 -24.19 % change on previous year -148.2%
2022 -26.45 % change on previous year +9.3%
2023 9.5 % change on previous year -135.9%
2024 -4.42 % change on previous year -146.6%
2025 3.14 % change on previous year -171.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 9.38 % change on previous year -6.3 % change on previous year 25.05 % change on previous year 2
1980s -3.05 % change on previous year -39.94 % change on previous year 48.8 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.67 % change on previous year -16.31 % change on previous year 41.04 % change on previous year 10
2000s 5.03 % change on previous year -23.45 % change on previous year 32.83 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.4935 % change on previous year -15.11 % change on previous year 14.95 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.29 % change on previous year -26.45 % change on previous year 50.14 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Lower middle income

  1. 24 Georgia 31.57 % change on previous year compare
  2. 25 Ecuador 30.1 % change on previous year compare
  3. 26 Kenya 28.36 % change on previous year compare
  4. 27 Bangladesh 27.24 % change on previous year compare
  5. 28 Belgium 27.23 % change on previous year compare
  6. 29 Samoa 25.95 % change on previous year compare
  7. 30 Nepal 24.53 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lower middle income?
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lower middle income was 3.14 % 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 Lower middle income?
The highest recorded value was 50.14 % change on previous year in 2020.
What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Lower middle income?
The lowest recorded value was -39.94 % change on previous year in 1988.
How does Lower middle income rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
Lower middle income ranks 27th out of 44 groups with data for 2025.
Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lower middle income?
Over the last ten years it is down 79.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lower middle income 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.