Belarus Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Belarus's reserves in months of imports was 1.8 in 2025, ranked 119th globally. This represents a 8.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2025.
Overview
Belarus's reserves in months of imports stood at 1.8 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.8 by 2025. Belarus ranked 119th globally.
Belarus’ reserves in months of imports have risen from a low of 0.38 in 1994 to 1.78 in 2025, placing the country 119th in the global ranking. The upward trajectory peaked in 2019 at 2.48 months, a level that still exceeds the current figure by 0.70 months, indicating a modest drawdown after the post‑pandemic surge in foreign‑exchange buffers. Over the 32‑year coverage period, the indicator has more than quadrupled, reflecting gradual diversification of export earnings and periodic fiscal adjustments. Compared with peers of similar rank, Belarus’ 2025 reserve level is close to that of the United States (1.75 months) and marginally below the West Bank and Gaza (1.87 months), suggesting comparable external‑financing capacity among these economies. The recent decline from the 2019 peak may be linked to higher import demand and slower export growth, but continued prudent monetary policy and potential export‑oriented reforms could stabilize or modestly increase reserves in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.6 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.8 | −0.2 | #119 |
| 2024 | 2.0 | +0.1 | #100 |
| 2023 | 1.9 | −0.1 | #119 |
| 2022 | 2.0 | −0.0 | #121 |
| 2021 | 2.1 | −0.3 | #132 |
| 2020 | 2.3 | −0.2 | #133 |
| 2019 | 2.5 | +0.6 | #124 |
| 2018 | 1.9 | −0.3 | #129 |
| 2017 | 2.2 | +0.4 | #132 |
| 2016 | 1.8 | +0.4 | #135 |
| 2015 | 1.4 | +0.1 | #147 |
| 2014 | 1.3 | −0.3 | #149 |
| 2013 | 1.6 | −0.3 | #140 |
| 2012 | 1.9 | −0.0 | #141 |
| 2011 | 1.9 | +0.3 | #137 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belarus's reserves in months of imports was 1.8 in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 8.7% decrease from the previous year.
Belarus's reserves in months of imports peaked at 2.5 in 2019.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Belarus was 0.4 in 1994.
Belarus ranks 119th 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.
Belarus's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 1.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Belarus in 2025 was 1.8. This ranks 119th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belarus_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Belarus Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belarus/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}