Total reserves in months of imports in Switzerland

Switzerland: Total reserves in months of imports was 13.2 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
13.2
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
8th
of 158 countries
All-time high
21.35
in 2020
All-time low
2.05
in 2008
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Total reserves in months of imports in Switzerland, 2000–2024

051015202000201220242000: 3.72001: 3.62002: 4.42003: 4.32004: 3.92005: 2.52006: 2.62007: 2.42008: 22009: 4.32010: 7.62011: 7.42012: 12.32013: 11.72014: 11.72015: 142016: 14.82017: 16.52018: 15.12019: 16.52020: 21.32021: 19.22022: 152023: 132024: 13.2

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total reserves in months of imports in Switzerland is 13.2, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 12.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports in Switzerland peaked at 21.35 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.05, in 2008.

Switzerland ranks 8th of 158 countries on this measure, 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 in Switzerland, year by year

Annual values for Total reserves in months of imports (ratio) in Switzerland, 2000 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2000 3.72
2001 3.57 -4.0%
2002 4.38 +22.8%
2003 4.28 -2.4%
2004 3.92 -8.3%
2005 2.52 -35.9%
2006 2.56 +1.9%
2007 2.36 -7.8%
2008 2.05 -13.4%
2009 4.27 +108.5%
2010 7.56 +77.1%
2011 7.45 -1.5%
2012 12.29 +65.1%
2013 11.73 -4.6%
2014 11.72 -0.0%
2015 14.04 +19.7%
2016 14.78 +5.3%
2017 16.52 +11.8%
2018 15.11 -8.5%
2019 16.55 +9.5%
2020 21.35 +29.0%
2021 19.25 -9.8%
2022 15.01 -22.0%
2023 12.99 -13.5%
2024 13.2 +1.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.36 2.05 4.38 10
2010s 12.77 7.45 16.55 10
2020s 16.36 12.99 21.35 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is total reserves in months of imports in Switzerland?
Total reserves in months of imports in Switzerland was 13.2 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest total reserves in months of imports recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 21.35 in 2020.
What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 2.05 in 2008.
How does Switzerland rank for total reserves in months of imports?
Switzerland ranks 8th out of 158 countries with data for 2024.
Is total reserves in months of imports rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland 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)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
211 places, 4,884 data points, 2000–2024
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