Total reserves in months of imports (reserves International Financial) in Syria
Syria: Total reserves in months of imports (reserves International Financial) was 11.66 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports in Syria, 1977–2010
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in months of imports in Syria is 11.66, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year and up 1,712.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports in Syria peaked at 17.26 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.5997, in 2001.
That places Syria 14th out of 179 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 2.6 | — |
| 1978 | 2.42 | -6.8% |
| 1979 | 3.3 | +36.6% |
| 1980 | 2.15 | -34.8% |
| 1981 | 1.4 | -34.9% |
| 1982 | 1.52 | +8.4% |
| 1983 | 0.8835 | -41.9% |
| 1984 | 1.33 | +51.1% |
| 1985 | 0.8431 | -36.8% |
| 1986 | 1.76 | +109.1% |
| 1987 | 2.23 | +26.4% |
| 1988 | 2.08 | -6.6% |
| 1989 | 1.64 | -21.0% |
| 1990 | 1.42 | -13.9% |
| 1991 | 1.13 | -19.9% |
| 1992 | 0.9212 | -18.8% |
| 1993 | 0.9002 | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 0.7409 | -17.7% |
| 1995 | 0.8217 | +10.9% |
| 1996 | 0.7341 | -10.7% |
| 1997 | 0.7237 | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 0.7769 | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 0.7235 | -6.9% |
| 2000 | 0.6434 | -11.1% |
| 2001 | 0.5997 | -6.8% |
| 2002 | 0.6571 | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 0.7757 | +18.1% |
| 2004 | 0.6377 | -17.8% |
| 2005 | 17.26 | +2606.3% |
| 2006 | 15.4 | -10.7% |
| 2007 | 12.82 | -16.8% |
| 2008 | 10.18 | -20.6% |
| 2009 | 12.12 | +19.1% |
| 2010 | 11.66 | -3.8% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 11.66 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.02, 5.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Syria's 11.66 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.69, 1.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves in months of imports (reserves International Financial) in Syria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +2606.3% | 0.6377 | 17.26 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.77 | 2.42 | 3.3 | 3 |
| 1980s | 1.59 | 0.8431 | 2.23 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8892 | 0.7235 | 1.42 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.11 | 0.5997 | 17.26 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.66 | 11.66 | 11.66 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More financial sector data for Syria
- 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 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0003 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 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0002 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 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0003 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 in Syria?
- Total reserves in months of imports in Syria was 11.66 in 2010, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 17.26 in 2005.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5997 in 2001.
- How does Syria rank for total reserves in months of imports?
- Syria ranks 14th out of 179 countries with data for 2010.
- Is total reserves in months of imports rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,712.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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)].