Total reserves in months of imports (reserves International Financial) in Germany
Germany: Total reserves in months of imports (reserves International Financial) was 3.11 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports in Germany, 1971–2025
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Analysis
In 2025, total reserves in months of imports in Germany stood at 3.11.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 42.9% on the previous year and up 102.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports in Germany peaked at 7.05 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 1.04, in 2008.
Germany ranks 119th of 179 countries 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 (reserves International Financial) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.26 | — |
| 1972 | 6.19 | +17.7% |
| 1973 | 7.05 | +13.9% |
| 1974 | 6.56 | -6.9% |
| 1975 | 5.19 | -20.9% |
| 1976 | 4.85 | -6.6% |
| 1977 | 4.97 | +2.5% |
| 1978 | 5.77 | +16.2% |
| 1979 | 5.95 | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 5.3 | -11.0% |
| 1981 | 4.67 | -11.8% |
| 1982 | 5.29 | +13.3% |
| 1983 | 4.9 | -7.4% |
| 1984 | 4.39 | -10.5% |
| 1985 | 4.6 | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 4.34 | -5.6% |
| 1987 | 5.03 | +15.8% |
| 1988 | 3.57 | -29.1% |
| 1989 | 3.37 | -5.7% |
| 1990 | 2.72 | -19.1% |
| 1999 | 1.65 | -39.4% |
| 2000 | 1.49 | -9.5% |
| 2001 | 1.45 | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 1.53 | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 1.36 | -11.4% |
| 2004 | 1.18 | -13.2% |
| 2005 | 1.13 | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 1.08 | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 1.1 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 1.04 | -5.5% |
| 2009 | 1.72 | +65.8% |
| 2010 | 1.86 | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 1.73 | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 1.99 | +15.0% |
| 2013 | 1.55 | -22.2% |
| 2014 | 1.48 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 1.54 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 1.62 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 1.63 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 1.45 | -10.5% |
| 2019 | 1.69 | +16.0% |
| 2020 | 2.22 | +31.6% |
| 2021 | 2 | -10.0% |
| 2022 | 1.76 | -11.8% |
| 2023 | 1.84 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 2.18 | +18.1% |
| 2025 | 3.11 | +42.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 3.11 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.47, 90% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Germany's 3.11 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.45, 90% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.75 | 4.85 | 7.05 | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.55 | 3.37 | 5.3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.19 | 1.65 | 2.72 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.31 | 1.04 | 1.72 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.65 | 1.45 | 1.99 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.18 | 1.76 | 3.11 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More financial sector data for Germany
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 115.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 84.27 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 115.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports in Germany?
- Total reserves in months of imports in Germany was 3.11 in 2025, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 7.05 in 1973.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.04 in 2008.
- How does Germany rank for total reserves in months of imports?
- Germany ranks 119th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves in months of imports rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Total reserves in months of imports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reserve assets are external assets, including monetary gold, that are readily available to and controlled by monetary authorities for meeting balance of payments financing needs, for intervention in exchange markets to affect the currency exchange rate, and for other related purposes (such as maintaining confidence in the currency and the economy, and serving as a basis for foreign borrowing). Reserve assets must be denominated and settled in foreign currency. This item is expressed in terms of the number of months of imports of goods and services they could pay for [X/(Imports/12)].