Austria Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Austria's reserves in months of imports was 1.0 in 2025, ranked 137th globally. This represents a 16.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2005–2025.
Overview
Austria's reserves in months of imports stood at 1.0 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.0 by 2025. Austria ranked 137th globally.
Austria’s reserves cover 1.04 months of imports in 2025, placing it 137th in the world and only slightly above peers such as Armenia (1.03) and below Lithuania (1.17). The indicator has risen modestly from a low of 0.80 in 2005, but remains well below the all‑time peak of 1.55 recorded in 2020, a year when global supply‑chain disruptions prompted many economies to hoard additional stocks. The trough of 0.77 in 2008 coincided with the global financial crisis, after which Austria gradually rebuilt its buffer, though the post‑2020 decline suggests a rebalancing toward leaner inventory management. Over the 21‑year coverage period, the upward trend is modest, reflecting Austria’s open trade model and relatively low import dependence. Continued pressure from rising energy prices or a resurgence of geopolitical volatility could prompt policymakers to increase reserve holdings, while sustained low inflation and stable demand may keep the ratio near its current level.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.9 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.0 | −0.2 | #137 |
| 2024 | 1.3 | +0.1 | #115 |
| 2023 | 1.1 | −0.1 | #139 |
| 2022 | 1.2 | −0.2 | #143 |
| 2021 | 1.3 | −0.2 | #145 |
| 2020 | 1.5 | +0.5 | #145 |
| 2019 | 1.1 | +0.0 | #149 |
| 2018 | 1.0 | −0.0 | #145 |
| 2017 | 1.1 | −0.2 | #150 |
| 2016 | 1.2 | −0.0 | #147 |
| 2015 | 1.3 | +0.1 | #149 |
| 2014 | 1.2 | +0.0 | #152 |
| 2013 | 1.1 | −0.2 | #153 |
| 2012 | 1.3 | +0.2 | #148 |
| 2011 | 1.1 | −0.1 | #149 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Austria's reserves in months of imports was 1.0 in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 16.8% decrease from the previous year.
Austria's reserves in months of imports peaked at 1.5 in 2020.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Austria was 0.8 in 2008.
Austria ranks 137th 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.
Austria's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 1.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Austria in 2025 was 1.0. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Austria Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}