Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in OECD members

OECD members: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 5.53 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
5.53 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 276.4%
Rank
20th
of 44 groups
All-time high
32.18 % change on previous year
in 2003
All-time low
-25.64 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
50
1976–2025

Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in OECD members, 1976–2025

-2002040197620002025

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

Analysis

OECD members recorded 5.53 % change on previous year for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 276.4% on the previous year and down 70.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in OECD members peaked at 32.18 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -25.64 % change on previous year, in 1981.

That places OECD members 20th 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 OECD members, year by year

Annual values for Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in OECD members, 1976 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1976 -11.57 % change on previous year
1977 24.92 % change on previous year -315.5%
1978 16.76 % change on previous year -32.7%
1979 30.06 % change on previous year +79.3%
1980 -7.34 % change on previous year -124.4%
1981 -25.64 % change on previous year +249.4%
1982 14.76 % change on previous year -157.6%
1983 -9.65 % change on previous year -165.4%
1984 -14.1 % change on previous year +46.0%
1985 6.29 % change on previous year -144.6%
1986 -2.53 % change on previous year -140.2%
1987 9.21 % change on previous year -463.9%
1988 -20.66 % change on previous year -324.3%
1989 -1.07 % change on previous year -94.8%
1990 -5.51 % change on previous year +413.1%
1991 7.94 % change on previous year -244.1%
1992 -13.7 % change on previous year -272.6%
1993 10.62 % change on previous year -177.5%
1994 -2.28 % change on previous year -121.5%
1995 -9.09 % change on previous year +298.8%
1996 16 % change on previous year -276.0%
1997 2.18 % change on previous year -86.4%
1998 2.51 % change on previous year +15.5%
1999 10.81 % change on previous year +329.8%
2000 3.68 % change on previous year -66.0%
2001 18.68 % change on previous year +408.3%
2002 18.64 % change on previous year -0.2%
2003 32.18 % change on previous year +72.7%
2004 9.32 % change on previous year -71.0%
2005 -12.09 % change on previous year -229.7%
2006 -7.34 % change on previous year -39.3%
2007 -3.91 % change on previous year -46.6%
2008 -10.93 % change on previous year +179.1%
2009 31.8 % change on previous year -391.1%
2010 -12.83 % change on previous year -140.3%
2011 -2.61 % change on previous year -79.7%
2012 3.48 % change on previous year -233.5%
2013 4.9 % change on previous year +40.9%
2014 -2.63 % change on previous year -153.6%
2015 18.95 % change on previous year -821.6%
2016 2.53 % change on previous year -86.7%
2017 0.9372 % change on previous year -62.9%
2018 -9.67 % change on previous year -1131.5%
2019 6.51 % change on previous year -167.3%
2020 26.14 % change on previous year +301.8%
2021 -14.84 % change on previous year -156.8%
2022 -25.41 % change on previous year +71.3%
2023 -0.6992 % change on previous year -97.2%
2024 -3.14 % change on previous year +348.6%
2025 5.53 % change on previous year -276.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 15.04 % change on previous year -11.57 % change on previous year 30.06 % change on previous year 4
1980s -5.07 % change on previous year -25.64 % change on previous year 14.76 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.95 % change on previous year -13.7 % change on previous year 16 % change on previous year 10
2000s 8 % change on previous year -12.09 % change on previous year 32.18 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.9571 % change on previous year -12.83 % change on previous year 18.95 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.07 % change on previous year -25.41 % change on previous year 26.14 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near OECD members

  1. 17 Germany 42.89 % change on previous year compare
  2. 18 Micronesia, Federated States of 42.22 % change on previous year compare
  3. 19 Italy 41.14 % change on previous year compare
  4. 20 Kazakhstan 37.54 % change on previous year compare
  5. 21 Mauritius 36.36 % change on previous year compare
  6. 22 Sao Tome and Principe 33.87 % change on previous year compare
  7. 23 Pakistan 31.96 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in OECD members?
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in OECD members was 5.53 % 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 OECD members?
The highest recorded value was 32.18 % change on previous year in 2003.
What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in OECD members?
The lowest recorded value was -25.64 % change on previous year in 1981.
How does OECD members rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
OECD members ranks 20th out of 44 groups with data for 2025.
Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in OECD members?
Over the last ten years it is down 70.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this OECD members 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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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.