Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Venezuela
Venezuela: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 8.37 % change on previous year in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Venezuela, 1971–2016
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 Venezuela is 8.37 % change on previous year, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of up 322.9% on the previous year and up 184.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Venezuela peaked at 104.84 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -47.72 % change on previous year, in 1988.
That places Venezuela 80th out of 177 countries with data for 2016, 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 Venezuela, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 31.82 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 22.38 % change on previous year | -29.7% |
| 1973 | 25.43 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 1974 | 81.44 % change on previous year | +220.2% |
| 1975 | -4.71 % change on previous year | -105.8% |
| 1976 | -24.33 % change on previous year | +416.3% |
| 1977 | -28.76 % change on previous year | +18.2% |
| 1978 | -23.31 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1979 | 59.45 % change on previous year | -355.0% |
| 1980 | -7.7 % change on previous year | -113.0% |
| 1981 | -19.21 % change on previous year | +149.3% |
| 1982 | -21.28 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 1983 | 89.96 % change on previous year | -522.7% |
| 1984 | -6.34 % change on previous year | -107.1% |
| 1985 | 15.42 % change on previous year | -343.1% |
| 1986 | -20.18 % change on previous year | -230.8% |
| 1987 | -0.5502 % change on previous year | -97.3% |
| 1988 | -47.72 % change on previous year | +8574.2% |
| 1989 | 55.07 % change on previous year | -215.4% |
| 1990 | 50.22 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1991 | -9.5 % change on previous year | -118.9% |
| 1992 | -27 % change on previous year | +184.2% |
| 1993 | 8.43 % change on previous year | -131.2% |
| 1994 | 5.51 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 1995 | -30.74 % change on previous year | -658.2% |
| 1996 | 71.27 % change on previous year | -331.8% |
| 1997 | -15.95 % change on previous year | -122.4% |
| 1998 | -23.45 % change on previous year | +47.0% |
| 1999 | 18.3 % change on previous year | -178.1% |
| 2000 | -8.39 % change on previous year | -145.8% |
| 2001 | -30.38 % change on previous year | +262.0% |
| 2002 | 30.85 % change on previous year | -201.6% |
| 2003 | 104.84 % change on previous year | +239.9% |
| 2004 | -25.46 % change on previous year | -124.3% |
| 2005 | -2.85 % change on previous year | -88.8% |
| 2006 | -9.89 % change on previous year | +247.8% |
| 2007 | -34 % change on previous year | +243.6% |
| 2008 | 17.94 % change on previous year | -152.8% |
| 2009 | -5.28 % change on previous year | -129.4% |
| 2010 | -16.42 % change on previous year | +211.2% |
| 2011 | -25.17 % change on previous year | +53.3% |
| 2012 | -13.5 % change on previous year | -46.4% |
| 2013 | -22.65 % change on previous year | +67.7% |
| 2014 | 25.79 % change on previous year | -213.9% |
| 2015 | -3.76 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 2016 | 8.37 % change on previous year | -322.9% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 8.37 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.27 % change on previous year, 1.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 8.37 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.3 % change on previous year, 2.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Venezuela 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 | -8574.2% | -0.5502 % change on previous year | -47.72 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.49 % change on previous year | -28.76 % change on previous year | 81.44 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.75 % change on previous year | -47.72 % change on previous year | 89.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.71 % change on previous year | -30.74 % change on previous year | 71.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.74 % change on previous year | -34 % change on previous year | 104.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -6.76 % change on previous year | -25.17 % change on previous year | 25.79 % change on previous year | 7 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
- 77 Comoros 8.48 % change on previous year compare
- 78 South Sudan 8.44 % change on previous year
- 79 China 8.42 % change on previous year compare
- 81 Japan 8.14 % change on previous year compare
- 82 Dominican Republic 8.11 % change on previous year compare
- 83 Greece 7.85 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Venezuela
- 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 0.0035 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 12.24 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 0.0026 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 8.94 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 0.0035 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 12.24 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 Venezuela?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Venezuela was 8.37 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 104.84 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was -47.72 % change on previous year in 1988.
- How does Venezuela rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Venezuela ranks 80th out of 177 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is up 184.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela 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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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.