Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Panama
Panama: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was -13.03 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Panama, 1978–2025
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 Panama is -13.03 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 245.8% on the previous year and down 164.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Panama peaked at 350.37 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -65.04 % change on previous year, in 1980.
Panama ranks 157th of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Panama, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 67.82 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | -47.07 % change on previous year | -169.4% |
| 1980 | -65.04 % change on previous year | +38.2% |
| 1981 | -13.44 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
| 1982 | -16.16 % change on previous year | +20.3% |
| 1983 | 174.77 % change on previous year | -1181.4% |
| 1984 | 8.95 % change on previous year | -94.9% |
| 1985 | -51.17 % change on previous year | -671.6% |
| 1986 | 74.7 % change on previous year | -246.0% |
| 1987 | -47.54 % change on previous year | -163.6% |
| 1988 | 32.34 % change on previous year | -168.0% |
| 1989 | 38.8 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 1990 | 141.13 % change on previous year | +263.8% |
| 1991 | 16.8 % change on previous year | -88.1% |
| 1992 | -11.49 % change on previous year | -168.4% |
| 1993 | 16.52 % change on previous year | -243.7% |
| 1994 | 8.27 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 1995 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -116.1% |
| 1996 | 19.42 % change on previous year | -1559.4% |
| 1997 | 16 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 1998 | -21.37 % change on previous year | -233.6% |
| 1999 | -4.17 % change on previous year | -80.5% |
| 2000 | -14.69 % change on previous year | +252.0% |
| 2001 | 58.69 % change on previous year | -499.6% |
| 2002 | 19.12 % change on previous year | -67.4% |
| 2003 | -17.42 % change on previous year | -191.1% |
| 2004 | -47.33 % change on previous year | +171.8% |
| 2005 | 61.69 % change on previous year | -230.3% |
| 2006 | -2.22 % change on previous year | -103.6% |
| 2007 | 11.87 % change on previous year | -633.8% |
| 2008 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -122.2% |
| 2009 | 46.71 % change on previous year | -1874.4% |
| 2010 | -27.29 % change on previous year | -158.4% |
| 2011 | -36.27 % change on previous year | +32.9% |
| 2012 | -0.7074 % change on previous year | -98.0% |
| 2013 | 15.91 % change on previous year | -2348.3% |
| 2014 | 39.63 % change on previous year | +149.2% |
| 2015 | -4.92 % change on previous year | -112.4% |
| 2016 | 17.86 % change on previous year | -462.9% |
| 2017 | -32.75 % change on previous year | -283.4% |
| 2018 | -27.56 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 2019 | 70.26 % change on previous year | -355.0% |
| 2020 | 350.37 % change on previous year | +398.7% |
| 2021 | -34.75 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 2022 | -39.11 % change on previous year | +12.6% |
| 2023 | -15.38 % change on previous year | -60.7% |
| 2024 | 8.93 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 2025 | -13.03 % change on previous year | -245.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.37 % change on previous year | -47.07 % change on previous year | 67.82 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 13.62 % change on previous year | -65.04 % change on previous year | 174.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.98 % change on previous year | -21.37 % change on previous year | 141.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.38 % change on previous year | -47.33 % change on previous year | 61.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.42 % change on previous year | -36.27 % change on previous year | 70.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.84 % change on previous year | -39.11 % change on previous year | 350.37 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More financial sector data for Panama
- 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 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 16.3 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 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 11.9 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 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 16.3 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 Panama?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Panama was -13.03 % 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 350.37 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was -65.04 % change on previous year in 1980.
- How does Panama rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Panama ranks 157th out of 177 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 164.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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.