Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Myanmar
Myanmar: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 5.72 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Myanmar, 1977–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 5.72 % change on previous year for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in 2019.
That represents a change of down 25.3% on the previous year and down 82.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Myanmar peaked at 140.53 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -59.73 % change on previous year, in 2014.
Myanmar ranks 93rd 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | -31.32 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | -30.29 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1979 | 45.9 % change on previous year | -251.5% |
| 1980 | 10.63 % change on previous year | -76.8% |
| 1981 | -27.47 % change on previous year | -358.3% |
| 1982 | -37.09 % change on previous year | +35.0% |
| 1983 | 4.65 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 1984 | -7.92 % change on previous year | -270.4% |
| 1985 | -9.64 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
| 1986 | -4.5 % change on previous year | -53.3% |
| 1987 | 53.6 % change on previous year | -1291.9% |
| 1988 | 45.91 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 1989 | 140.53 % change on previous year | +206.1% |
| 1990 | -42.15 % change on previous year | -130.0% |
| 1991 | 6.47 % change on previous year | -115.3% |
| 1992 | -20.71 % change on previous year | -420.1% |
| 1993 | -37.08 % change on previous year | +79.1% |
| 1994 | 12.55 % change on previous year | -133.8% |
| 1995 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -110.6% |
| 1996 | -53.81 % change on previous year | +3956.2% |
| 1997 | -12.82 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 1998 | 9.42 % change on previous year | -173.4% |
| 1999 | -1.47 % change on previous year | -115.6% |
| 2000 | -17.96 % change on previous year | +1119.2% |
| 2001 | 47.27 % change on previous year | -363.1% |
| 2002 | 35.41 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 2003 | 8.07 % change on previous year | -77.2% |
| 2004 | 10.33 % change on previous year | +28.0% |
| 2005 | 0.0321 % change on previous year | -99.7% |
| 2006 | 34.62 % change on previous year | +107626.4% |
| 2007 | 98.58 % change on previous year | +184.8% |
| 2008 | 2.8 % change on previous year | -97.2% |
| 2009 | 33.29 % change on previous year | +1090.7% |
| 2010 | -2.36 % change on previous year | -107.1% |
| 2011 | -25.24 % change on previous year | +969.8% |
| 2012 | -8.25 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 2013 | -0.294 % change on previous year | -96.4% |
| 2014 | -59.73 % change on previous year | +20218.7% |
| 2015 | -6.95 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 2016 | 14.17 % change on previous year | -304.0% |
| 2017 | -11.28 % change on previous year | -179.6% |
| 2018 | 7.65 % change on previous year | -167.8% |
| 2019 | 5.72 % change on previous year | -25.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -5.23 % change on previous year | -31.32 % change on previous year | 45.9 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | 16.87 % change on previous year | -37.09 % change on previous year | 140.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -14.09 % change on previous year | -53.81 % change on previous year | 12.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.24 % change on previous year | -17.96 % change on previous year | 98.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -8.66 % change on previous year | -59.73 % change on previous year | 14.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 90 Namibia 6.17 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Macau, China 5.92 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Brazil 5.89 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Mexico 5.61 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Timor-Leste 5.58 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Luxembourg 5.43 % change on previous year compare
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- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
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- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Myanmar?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Myanmar was 5.72 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 140.53 % change on previous year in 1989.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was -59.73 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Myanmar rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Myanmar ranks 93rd out of 177 countries with data for 2019.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.