Bangladesh Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Bangladesh's reserves in months of imports was 1.0 in 2025, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 69.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's reserves in months of imports stood at 1.0 in 2025, a decline of +2.2 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.0 by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 141st globally.
Bangladesh’s foreign‑exchange reserves cover 0.96 months of imports in 2025, placing the country at 141st in the world and just below Greece’s 0.97 months and the United Kingdom’s 0.85 months. The indicator has swung dramatically over the 50‑year series, falling to an all‑time trough of 0.64 months in 1981 before climbing to a peak of 8.66 months in 2020, when robust export growth and remittance inflows expanded the reserve buffer. The early 1970s and 1980s showed limited coverage, reflecting narrow export bases and periodic balance‑of‑payments pressures, while the post‑2010 surge coincided with diversification of textile exports and higher foreign direct investment. Despite the recent decline from the 2020 high, the current level remains well above the 1976 figure of 3.51 months, indicating a more resilient external position than in the early decades of independence. Continued export diversification and prudent fiscal management will be crucial to prevent further erosion and to sustain a gradual upward trajectory in import‑cover months.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -1.8 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -0.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.0 | −2.2 | #141 |
| 2024 | 3.2 | −0.2 | #84 |
| 2023 | 3.4 | −0.8 | #91 |
| 2022 | 4.2 | −2.1 | #78 |
| 2021 | 6.3 | −2.4 | #56 |
| 2020 | 8.7 | +2.8 | #42 |
| 2019 | 5.9 | +0.2 | #51 |
| 2018 | 5.7 | −1.1 | #49 |
| 2017 | 6.8 | −0.8 | #45 |
| 2016 | 7.6 | +0.8 | #34 |
| 2015 | 6.8 | +1.2 | #37 |
| 2014 | 5.6 | +0.7 | #43 |
| 2013 | 4.9 | +1.1 | #57 |
| 2012 | 3.9 | +1.1 | #85 |
| 2011 | 2.8 | −1.5 | #115 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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
Bangladesh's reserves in months of imports was 1.0 in 2025. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 69.6% decrease from the previous year.
Bangladesh's reserves in months of imports peaked at 8.7 in 2020.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Bangladesh was 0.6 in 1981.
Bangladesh ranks 141st 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.
Bangladesh'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 Bangladesh in 2025 was 1.0. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Bangladesh Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}