Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 20.22 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, 1976–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 20.22 % change on previous year for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is down 83.7% on the previous year and up 909.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka peaked at 181.37 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -63.9 % change on previous year, in 1980.
Sri Lanka ranks 36th of 177 countries on this measure, 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 Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 88.52 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 181.37 % change on previous year | +104.9% |
| 1978 | -0.6555 % change on previous year | -100.4% |
| 1979 | -5.5 % change on previous year | +739.4% |
| 1980 | -63.9 % change on previous year | +1061.3% |
| 1981 | 29.66 % change on previous year | -146.4% |
| 1982 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 1983 | -15.3 % change on previous year | -1194.3% |
| 1984 | 68.12 % change on previous year | -545.3% |
| 1985 | -19.24 % change on previous year | -128.2% |
| 1986 | -18.88 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1987 | -22.35 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 1988 | -25.53 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 1989 | 7.35 % change on previous year | -128.8% |
| 1990 | 46.25 % change on previous year | +528.8% |
| 1991 | 37.36 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 1992 | 25.93 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 1993 | 48.73 % change on previous year | +87.9% |
| 1994 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -94.7% |
| 1995 | -8.97 % change on previous year | -450.7% |
| 1996 | -7.99 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 1997 | -4.42 % change on previous year | -44.7% |
| 1998 | -3.51 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 1999 | -18.7 % change on previous year | +433.5% |
| 2000 | -42.43 % change on previous year | +126.8% |
| 2001 | 36.83 % change on previous year | -186.8% |
| 2002 | 27.21 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2003 | 26.32 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2004 | -19.92 % change on previous year | -175.7% |
| 2005 | 12.48 % change on previous year | -162.7% |
| 2006 | -12.25 % change on previous year | -198.1% |
| 2007 | 12.76 % change on previous year | -204.1% |
| 2008 | -40.22 % change on previous year | -415.3% |
| 2009 | 180.54 % change on previous year | -548.8% |
| 2010 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -98.6% |
| 2011 | -35.23 % change on previous year | -1535.1% |
| 2012 | 6.59 % change on previous year | -118.7% |
| 2013 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -34.8% |
| 2014 | 2 % change on previous year | -53.4% |
| 2015 | -11.21 % change on previous year | -659.8% |
| 2016 | -19.71 % change on previous year | +75.8% |
| 2017 | 22.39 % change on previous year | -213.6% |
| 2018 | -17.71 % change on previous year | -179.1% |
| 2019 | 19.42 % change on previous year | -209.7% |
| 2020 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -111.9% |
| 2021 | -51.48 % change on previous year | +2136.2% |
| 2022 | -33.27 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 2023 | 123.91 % change on previous year | -472.4% |
| 2024 | 20.22 % change on previous year | -83.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 65.93 % change on previous year | -5.5 % change on previous year | 181.37 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | -5.87 % change on previous year | -63.9 % change on previous year | 68.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.72 % change on previous year | -18.7 % change on previous year | 48.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.13 % change on previous year | -42.43 % change on previous year | 180.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.67 % change on previous year | -35.23 % change on previous year | 22.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.41 % change on previous year | -51.48 % change on previous year | 123.91 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 33 Palestine, State of 23.12 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Afghanistan 20.97 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Finland 20.38 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Albania 19.32 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Honduras 18.9 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Jamaica 18.65 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Sri Lanka was 20.22 % 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 181.37 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -63.9 % change on previous year in 1980.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Sri Lanka ranks 36th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 909.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.