Algeria Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Algeria's reserves in months of imports was 17.5 in 2025, ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Algeria's reserves in months of imports stood at 17.5 in 2025, a rise of +0.9 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 17.5 by 2025. Algeria ranked 3rd globally.
Algeria's reserves in months of imports have fluctuated significantly over the years, with the latest value standing at 17.46 as of 2025, ranking third globally. This is a notable improvement from its all-time trough of 2.61 in 1990, during a period of economic hardship. The country's reserves peaked at 36.78 in 2010, reflecting a period of high oil prices and robust export earnings. In comparison to its peers, Algeria's reserves are closely aligned with those of Vanuatu, which has 17.54 months of imports covered, and slightly surpass those of the Russian Federation, which has 16.52 months. Libya, another peer country, has a more substantial reserve coverage of 24.16 months. Looking ahead, Algeria's reserves trajectory is likely to be influenced by changes in global energy prices and the country's diversification efforts, which could potentially alter the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 18.5 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 18.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 17.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 17.5 | +0.9 | #3 |
| 2024 | 16.5 | −0.5 | #1 |
| 2023 | 17.0 | +0.7 | #2 |
| 2022 | 16.3 | +2.6 | #3 |
| 2021 | 13.8 | −1.7 | #11 |
| 2020 | 15.4 | +1.0 | #13 |
| 2019 | 14.5 | −1.5 | #7 |
| 2018 | 15.9 | −3.4 | #4 |
| 2017 | 19.4 | −3.2 | #3 |
| 2016 | 22.6 | −3.3 | #3 |
| 2015 | 25.9 | −2.3 | #3 |
| 2014 | 28.2 | −4.6 | #3 |
| 2013 | 32.8 | −1.5 | #2 |
| 2012 | 34.3 | −0.5 | #3 |
| 2011 | 34.8 | −2.0 | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Algeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Algeria's reserves in months of imports was 17.5 in 2025. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year.
Algeria's reserves in months of imports peaked at 36.8 in 2010.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Algeria was 2.6 in 1990.
Algeria ranks 3rd globally in reserves in months of imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.MO. Data sourced from World Bank.
Algeria's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 17.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Algeria in 2025 was 17.5. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_algeria_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Algeria Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/algeria/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}