Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Portugal
Portugal: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 17.75 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Portugal, 1976–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Portugal stood at 17.75 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 437.6% on the previous year and up 245.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Portugal peaked at 67.31 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -47.16 % change on previous year, in 1981.
That places Portugal 41st out of 177 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -10.39 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 1978 | 24.51 % change on previous year | -1063.2% |
| 1979 | 60.41 % change on previous year | +146.5% |
| 1980 | -18.56 % change on previous year | -130.7% |
| 1981 | -47.16 % change on previous year | +154.1% |
| 1982 | 32.9 % change on previous year | -169.8% |
| 1983 | -9.14 % change on previous year | -127.8% |
| 1984 | -15.52 % change on previous year | +69.8% |
| 1985 | 19.13 % change on previous year | -223.3% |
| 1986 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -112.8% |
| 1987 | 0.8877 % change on previous year | -136.2% |
| 1988 | -28.05 % change on previous year | -3260.0% |
| 1989 | 30.59 % change on previous year | -209.0% |
| 1990 | -4.57 % change on previous year | -115.0% |
| 1991 | 22.12 % change on previous year | -583.8% |
| 1992 | -17.87 % change on previous year | -180.8% |
| 1993 | -3.27 % change on previous year | -81.7% |
| 1994 | -11.87 % change on previous year | +263.5% |
| 1995 | -17.73 % change on previous year | +49.3% |
| 1996 | -7.56 % change on previous year | -57.3% |
| 1997 | -6.44 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 1998 | -3.37 % change on previous year | -47.6% |
| 1999 | -37.39 % change on previous year | +1008.4% |
| 2000 | -0.409 % change on previous year | -98.9% |
| 2001 | 3.57 % change on previous year | -971.8% |
| 2002 | 16.68 % change on previous year | +367.7% |
| 2003 | -38.57 % change on previous year | -331.3% |
| 2004 | -24.75 % change on previous year | -35.8% |
| 2005 | -16.99 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 2006 | -20.19 % change on previous year | +18.8% |
| 2007 | -1.8 % change on previous year | -91.1% |
| 2008 | -8.95 % change on previous year | +398.2% |
| 2009 | 67.31 % change on previous year | -852.2% |
| 2010 | 23.84 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 2011 | -3.95 % change on previous year | -116.6% |
| 2012 | 30.92 % change on previous year | -883.2% |
| 2013 | -24.32 % change on previous year | -178.7% |
| 2014 | 5.15 % change on previous year | -121.2% |
| 2015 | 13.63 % change on previous year | +165.0% |
| 2016 | 28.18 % change on previous year | +106.7% |
| 2017 | -7.96 % change on previous year | -128.2% |
| 2018 | -14.96 % change on previous year | +88.0% |
| 2019 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -115.3% |
| 2020 | 36.46 % change on previous year | +1492.2% |
| 2021 | -10.75 % change on previous year | -129.5% |
| 2022 | -16.25 % change on previous year | +51.2% |
| 2023 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -120.3% |
| 2024 | 17.75 % change on previous year | +437.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 17.75 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.99 % change on previous year, 2.2× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 17.75 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.58 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Portugal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | -3260.0% | 0.8877 % change on previous year | -28.05 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | +1492.2% | 2.29 % change on previous year | 36.46 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 % change on previous year | -10.39 % change on previous year | 60.41 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | -3.74 % change on previous year | -47.16 % change on previous year | 32.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -8.79 % change on previous year | -37.39 % change on previous year | 22.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.41 % change on previous year | -38.57 % change on previous year | 67.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.28 % change on previous year | -24.32 % change on previous year | 30.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.1 % change on previous year | -16.25 % change on previous year | 36.46 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 38 Honduras 18.9 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Jamaica 18.65 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Slovenia 17.97 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Lesotho 17.74 % change on previous year compare
- 43 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 17.33 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Australia 17.18 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Portugal
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 19.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 67.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 13.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 49.04 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 19.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 67.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 13.63 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Portugal?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Portugal was 17.75 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 67.31 % change on previous year in 2009.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -47.16 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Portugal rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Portugal ranks 41st out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 245.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.