Total reserves in months of imports in Central and Southern Asia

Central and Southern Asia: Total reserves in months of imports was 7.26 ratio in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
7.26 ratio
Change on year
down 4.3%
Rank
13th
of 37 groups
All-time high
12.29 ratio
in 2020
All-time low
5.53 ratio
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Total reserves in months of imports in Central and Southern Asia, 2000–2024

02.557.51012.52000201220242000: 5.5 ratio2001: 6.7 ratio2002: 9.4 ratio2003: 11.1 ratio2004: 10.2 ratio2005: 7.7 ratio2006: 8.1 ratio2007: 10.1 ratio2008: 7.1 ratio2009: 9 ratio2010: 7.3 ratio2011: 5.9 ratio2012: 5.6 ratio2013: 6.3 ratio2014: 6.9 ratio2015: 8.2 ratio2016: 8.7 ratio2017: 8.3 ratio2018: 6.9 ratio2019: 8 ratio2020: 12.3 ratio2021: 9.3 ratio2022: 6.9 ratio2023: 7.6 ratio2024: 7.3 ratio

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in ratio.

Analysis

Central and Southern Asia recorded 7.26 ratio for total reserves in months of imports in 2024.

The figure is down 4.3% on the previous year and up 5.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports in Central and Southern Asia peaked at 12.29 ratio in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5.53 ratio, in 2000.

That places Central and Southern Asia 13th out of 37 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Total reserves in months of imports in Central and Southern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Total reserves in months of imports (ratio) in Central and Southern Asia, 2000 to 2024.
Year ratio Change
2000 5.53 ratio
2001 6.7 ratio +21.2%
2002 9.4 ratio +40.1%
2003 11.12 ratio +18.3%
2004 10.17 ratio -8.5%
2005 7.72 ratio -24.0%
2006 8.08 ratio +4.7%
2007 10.11 ratio +25.1%
2008 7.09 ratio -29.8%
2009 9.01 ratio +27.0%
2010 7.28 ratio -19.2%
2011 5.87 ratio -19.4%
2012 5.58 ratio -4.9%
2013 6.26 ratio +12.1%
2014 6.9 ratio +10.1%
2015 8.22 ratio +19.2%
2016 8.7 ratio +5.8%
2017 8.32 ratio -4.4%
2018 6.92 ratio -16.8%
2019 7.98 ratio +15.3%
2020 12.29 ratio +54.0%
2021 9.35 ratio -24.0%
2022 6.85 ratio -26.7%
2023 7.59 ratio +10.8%
2024 7.26 ratio -4.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.49 ratio 5.53 ratio 11.12 ratio 10
2010s 7.2 ratio 5.58 ratio 8.7 ratio 10
2020s 8.67 ratio 6.85 ratio 12.29 ratio 5

Countries ranked near Central and Southern Asia

  1. 10 Japan 13.05 ratio compare
  2. 11 Vanuatu 12.6 ratio compare
  3. 12 Syrian Arab Republic 11.66 ratio compare
  4. 12 Syrian Arab Republic 11.66 ratio compare
  5. 14 China 11.23 ratio compare
  6. 15 Iraq 11.21 ratio compare
  7. 16 Tonga 10.8 ratio compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total reserves in months of imports in Central and Southern Asia?
Total reserves in months of imports in Central and Southern Asia was 7.26 ratio in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest total reserves in months of imports recorded in Central and Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 12.29 ratio in 2020.
What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports recorded in Central and Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 5.53 ratio in 2000.
How does Central and Southern Asia rank for total reserves in months of imports?
Central and Southern Asia ranks 13th out of 37 groups with data for 2024.
Is total reserves in months of imports rising or falling in Central and Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Central and Southern Asia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total reserves in months of imports (ratio). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total reserves in months of imports (ratio)
Unit
ratio
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
222 places, 5,136 data points, 2000–2024
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