Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Asia

South Asia: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 3.49 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
3.49 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 175.9%
Rank
25th
of 44 groups
All-time high
84.07 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-33.75 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
50
1976–2025

Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Asia, 1976–2025

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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 South Asia is 3.49 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 175.9% on the previous year and down 83.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Asia peaked at 84.07 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -33.75 % change on previous year, in 1981.

South Asia ranks 25th of 44 groups 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 South Asia, year by year

Annual values for Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Asia, 1976 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1976 84.07 % change on previous year
1977 40.61 % change on previous year -51.7%
1978 1.34 % change on previous year -96.7%
1979 8.24 % change on previous year +515.5%
1980 -26.4 % change on previous year -420.5%
1981 -33.75 % change on previous year +27.8%
1982 -0.7272 % change on previous year -97.8%
1983 -3.96 % change on previous year +444.8%
1984 0.8966 % change on previous year -122.6%
1985 4.46 % change on previous year +397.2%
1986 6.11 % change on previous year +37.0%
1987 -1.92 % change on previous year -131.4%
1988 -29.15 % change on previous year +1418.5%
1989 -21.95 % change on previous year -24.7%
1990 -29.21 % change on previous year +33.1%
1991 45.8 % change on previous year -256.8%
1992 18.17 % change on previous year -60.3%
1993 40.97 % change on previous year +125.5%
1994 28 % change on previous year -31.7%
1995 -26.55 % change on previous year -194.8%
1996 -2.89 % change on previous year -89.1%
1997 6.92 % change on previous year -339.3%
1998 6.06 % change on previous year -12.4%
1999 10.71 % change on previous year +76.7%
2000 -2.03 % change on previous year -119.0%
2001 22.18 % change on previous year -1192.6%
2002 39.14 % change on previous year +76.4%
2003 18.46 % change on previous year -52.8%
2004 -7.46 % change on previous year -140.4%
2005 -24.32 % change on previous year +226.1%
2006 5.08 % change on previous year -120.9%
2007 24.99 % change on previous year +392.3%
2008 -30.54 % change on previous year -222.2%
2009 26.11 % change on previous year -185.5%
2010 -20.32 % change on previous year -177.8%
2011 -20.34 % change on previous year +0.1%
2012 -3.88 % change on previous year -80.9%
2013 2.79 % change on previous year -171.8%
2014 9.3 % change on previous year +233.7%
2015 21.63 % change on previous year +132.5%
2016 4.91 % change on previous year -77.3%
2017 -3.79 % change on previous year -177.2%
2018 -15.78 % change on previous year +316.6%
2019 19.13 % change on previous year -221.2%
2020 56.25 % change on previous year +194.1%
2021 -24.11 % change on previous year -142.9%
2022 -28.27 % change on previous year +17.3%
2023 14.52 % change on previous year -151.4%
2024 -4.6 % change on previous year -131.7%
2025 3.49 % change on previous year -175.9%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Asia 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.

YearChange FromTo
1988 -1418.5% -1.92 % change on previous year -29.15 % change on previous year
2001 +1192.6% -2.03 % change on previous year 22.18 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 33.57 % change on previous year 1.34 % change on previous year 84.07 % change on previous year 4
1980s -10.64 % change on previous year -33.75 % change on previous year 6.11 % change on previous year 10
1990s 9.8 % change on previous year -29.21 % change on previous year 45.8 % change on previous year 10
2000s 7.16 % change on previous year -30.54 % change on previous year 39.14 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.6368 % change on previous year -20.34 % change on previous year 21.63 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.88 % change on previous year -28.27 % change on previous year 56.25 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near South Asia

  1. 22 Sao Tome and Principe 33.87 % change on previous year compare
  2. 23 Pakistan 31.96 % change on previous year compare
  3. 24 Georgia 31.57 % change on previous year compare
  4. 25 Ecuador 30.1 % change on previous year compare
  5. 26 Kenya 28.36 % change on previous year compare
  6. 27 Bangladesh 27.24 % change on previous year compare
  7. 28 Belgium 27.23 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Asia?
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in South Asia was 3.49 % 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 South Asia?
The highest recorded value was 84.07 % change on previous year in 1976.
What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in South Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -33.75 % change on previous year in 1981.
How does South Asia rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
South Asia ranks 25th out of 44 groups with data for 2025.
Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 83.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Asia 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
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
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.