Bolivia, Plurinational State of Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's reserves in months of imports was -0.6 in 2025, ranked 158th globally. This represents a 132.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's reserves in months of imports stood at -0.6 in 2025, a decline of +2.4 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.6 by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 158th globally.
Bolivia's foreign exchange reserves, measured in months of imports, have experienced significant fluctuations over the past 50 years. The country's reserves have been as low as -0.59 months in 2025, indicating a substantial deficit and reliance on external financing. In contrast, Bolivia's reserves peaked at 16.97 months in 2009, a year marked by high global commodity prices, particularly for its main export, natural gas. This peak was surpassed by several peer countries, including Croatia with a reserve coverage of -2.20 months. South Sudan, another peer, had a reserve coverage of -0.26 months in 2025, suggesting a relatively more stable position. The current low reserve coverage highlights Bolivia's vulnerability to external shocks, making it essential to implement prudent fiscal policies and diversify its export base to mitigate such risks. A significant increase in commodity prices or a successful implementation of economic reforms could potentially alter Bolivia's trajectory and improve its reserve coverage.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -3.5 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -2.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.6 | −2.4 | #158 |
| 2024 | 1.8 | +0.3 | #104 |
| 2023 | 1.5 | −1.5 | #129 |
| 2022 | 3.0 | −2.0 | #108 |
| 2021 | 5.0 | −2.3 | #86 |
| 2020 | 7.3 | +1.3 | #56 |
| 2019 | 6.0 | −1.9 | #47 |
| 2018 | 7.9 | −1.5 | #21 |
| 2017 | 9.4 | −1.0 | #20 |
| 2016 | 10.4 | −1.5 | #16 |
| 2015 | 11.9 | −0.4 | #13 |
| 2014 | 12.3 | −0.8 | #9 |
| 2013 | 13.2 | −1.1 | #8 |
| 2012 | 14.3 | −0.2 | #6 |
| 2011 | 14.5 | −1.8 | #8 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's reserves in months of imports was -0.6 in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 132.1% decrease from the previous year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's reserves in months of imports peaked at 17.0 in 2009.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was -0.6 in 2025.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 158th 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.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach -0.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was -0.6. This ranks 158th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bolivia-plurinational-state-of_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Bolivia, Plurinational State of Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bolivia-plurinational-state-of/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}