Angola Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Angola's reserves in months of imports was 3.9 in 2025, ranked 75th globally. This represents a 28.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Angola's reserves in months of imports stood at 3.9 in 2025, a decline of +1.6 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.9 by 2025. Angola ranked 75th globally.
Angola's foreign exchange reserves, measured as months of imports, have experienced significant fluctuations over the past three decades. Since 1995, the country's reserves have grown from a low of 0.42 months of imports in 1998 to a peak of 9.08 months in 2016, only to decline to 3.93 months in 2025. This decline represents a reversal of the country's progress in building a stable foreign exchange buffer, which is particularly concerning given the current global economic uncertainty. Compared to its regional peers, such as Grenada, which boasts a comparable reserve level of 3.97 months, Angola's reserve position appears relatively weak. The country's economic growth and development are heavily reliant on oil exports, which makes maintaining a stable foreign exchange reserve critically important. A sustained decline in oil prices or a significant deterioration in the country's economic fundamentals could further exacerbate Angola's reserve position, necessitating a more robust macroeconomic policy response.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.5 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.9 | −1.6 | #75 |
| 2024 | 5.5 | +0.4 | #42 |
| 2023 | 5.1 | +0.7 | #57 |
| 2022 | 4.4 | −2.6 | #73 |
| 2021 | 6.9 | −1.1 | #47 |
| 2020 | 8.0 | +1.6 | #50 |
| 2019 | 6.4 | +1.0 | #42 |
| 2018 | 5.4 | −0.4 | #51 |
| 2017 | 5.8 | −3.3 | #55 |
| 2016 | 9.1 | +2.6 | #24 |
| 2015 | 6.5 | +1.3 | #38 |
| 2014 | 5.1 | −1.1 | #50 |
| 2013 | 6.3 | −0.3 | #40 |
| 2012 | 6.6 | +0.6 | #33 |
| 2011 | 6.0 | +0.6 | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's reserves in months of imports was 3.9 in 2025. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 28.8% decrease from the previous year.
Angola's reserves in months of imports peaked at 9.1 in 2016.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Angola was 0.4 in 1998.
Angola ranks 75th 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.
Angola's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 3.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Angola in 2025 was 3.9. This ranks 75th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Angola Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}