Bahrain Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Bahrain's reserves in months of imports was 1.6 in 2025, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 12.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's reserves in months of imports stood at 1.6 in 2025, a rise of +0.2 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.6 by 2025. Bahrain ranked 126th globally.
Bahrain's foreign exchange reserves have fluctuated significantly over the past five decades. The country's reserves in months of imports peaked at 5.87 in 1986, a level that was not approached again until the 2000s. Conversely, the all-time low of 0.89 was recorded in 2018, highlighting the country's vulnerability to economic shocks. As of 2025, Bahrain's reserves in months of imports stand at 1.59, ranking it 126th globally. This value is closely matched by that of Spain, which ranked 1st among peer countries at 1.62. Bahrain's reserves have historically been sensitive to fluctuations in oil prices, which have had a profound impact on the country's economy. A sustained increase in oil prices or a successful diversification of the economy could potentially change the trajectory of Bahrain's reserves, reducing its reliance on foreign capital and increasing its ability to weather economic shocks.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.7 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.6 | +0.2 | #126 |
| 2024 | 1.4 | −0.1 | #108 |
| 2023 | 1.5 | +0.1 | #128 |
| 2022 | 1.5 | −0.3 | #135 |
| 2021 | 1.8 | +0.8 | #137 |
| 2020 | 1.1 | −0.5 | #149 |
| 2019 | 1.5 | +0.7 | #139 |
| 2018 | 0.9 | −0.3 | #148 |
| 2017 | 1.2 | −0.0 | #147 |
| 2016 | 1.2 | −0.4 | #148 |
| 2015 | 1.6 | −0.8 | #139 |
| 2014 | 2.5 | +0.4 | #124 |
| 2013 | 2.1 | −0.2 | #133 |
| 2012 | 2.3 | −0.1 | #133 |
| 2011 | 2.3 | −1.4 | #127 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain 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
Bahrain's reserves in months of imports was 1.6 in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 12.4% increase from the previous year.
Bahrain's reserves in months of imports peaked at 5.9 in 1986.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Bahrain was 0.9 in 2018.
Bahrain ranks 126th 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.
Bahrain's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 1.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Bahrain in 2025 was 1.6. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Bahrain Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}