Afghanistan Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Afghanistan's reserves in months of imports was 16.6 in 2020, ranked 11th globally. This represents a 21.0% increase from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2020.
Overview
Afghanistan's reserves in months of imports stood at 16.6 in 2020, a rise of +2.9 from 2019. Afghanistan ranked 11th globally.
Afghanistan's reserves in months of imports stood at 16.63 as of 2020, marking the country's all-time peak. This value places Afghanistan at a relatively strong position globally, ranking 11th, and surpassing peer countries like Vanuatu, which had 15.45, and Algeria, which had 15.44. In contrast, Uzbekistan had a slightly higher reserve level of 17.15. The country's reserve level has fluctuated significantly over the years, with a trough of 4.45 occurring in 1984. The latest value of 16.63 indicates a substantial improvement in the country's ability to cover its imports. As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, Afghanistan's reserve level is likely to be influenced by factors such as trade policies and economic growth, and a shift in these factors could potentially alter the trajectory of the country's reserve trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16.6 | +2.9 | #11 |
| 2019 | 13.7 | +1.6 | #9 |
| 2018 | 12.2 | +0.0 | #12 |
| 2017 | 12.1 | +0.3 | #13 |
| 2016 | 11.8 | +2.1 | #12 |
| 2015 | 9.8 | −0.9 | #20 |
| 2014 | 10.7 | +2.1 | #15 |
| 2013 | 8.6 | −0.1 | #20 |
| 2012 | 8.7 | −1.7 | #16 |
| 2011 | 10.3 | −0.1 | #14 |
| 2010 | 10.5 | −1.7 | #17 |
| 2009 | 12.2 | +2.8 | #14 |
| 2008 | 9.4 | −0.9 | #15 |
| 1989 | 10.3 | +1.2 | #3 |
| 1988 | 9.1 | +0.8 | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's reserves in months of imports was 16.6 in 2020. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 21.0% increase from the previous year.
Afghanistan's reserves in months of imports peaked at 16.6 in 2020.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Afghanistan was 4.4 in 1984.
Afghanistan ranks 11th globally in reserves in months of imports as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.MO. Data sourced from World Bank.
The reserves in months of imports of Afghanistan in 2020 was 16.6. This ranks 11th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Afghanistan Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}