Botswana - Reserves in Months of Imports 1986
13.8
+3.0 from 1985
Botswana's reserves in months of imports was 13.8 in 1986, increased +3.0 from 10.8 in 1985. This was the 3rd highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1986▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Libya | 14.6 | 38.3% |
| 2nd | Malta | 14.3 | -4.2% |
| 3rd | Botswana | 13.8 | 27.6% |
| 4th | Uruguay | 11.3 | 32.4% |
| 5th | Portugal | 9.5 | -2.5% |
| 6th | Switzerland | 9.4 | -12.8% |
| 7th | Sierra Leone | 9.1 | 1,133.0% |
| 8th | Kuwait | 8.0 | 10.8% |
| 9th | Ghana | 6.9 | -0.4% |
| 10th | Cyprus | 6.9 | 17.4% |
| 11th | Saudi Arabia | 6.3 | -4.3% |
| 12th | Cabo Verde | 6.3 | -4.5% |
| 13th | Colombia | 6.0 | 55.5% |
| 14th | India | 5.9 | 5.8% |
| 15th | Bahrain | 5.9 | 13.8% |
| 16th | Spain | 5.7 | 8.7% |
| 17th | Afghanistan | 5.6 | -16.7% |
| 18th | Tonga | 5.5 | -22.5% |
| 19th | Peru | 5.5 | -27.2% |
| 20th | Chile | 5.4 | 15.7% |
| 21st | Singapore | 5.3 | 1.6% |
| 22nd | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 5.3 | -1.9% |
| 23rd | Guatemala | 5.2 | 35.0% |
| 24th | China | 5.2 | 5.4% |
| 25th | Malaysia | 5.1 | 37.5% |
| 26th | Samoa | 5.0 | 77.3% |
| 27th | Aruba | 4.9 | - |
| 28th | Norway | 4.8 | -27.9% |
| 29th | Paraguay | 4.6 | -33.7% |
| 30th | Argentina | 4.5 | -9.2% |
| 31st | Italy | 4.5 | 6.2% |
| 32nd | European Union | 4.4 | -0.6% |
| 33rd | Germany | 4.3 | -5.6% |
| 34th | France | 4.2 | -0.2% |
| 35th | Costa Rica | 4.0 | 1.2% |
| 36th | Algeria | 3.9 | -7.9% |
| 37th | Israel | 3.9 | 19.4% |
| 38th | Philippines | 3.9 | 144.0% |
| 39th | Thailand | 3.7 | 23.8% |
| 40th | Papua New Guinea | 3.7 | -11.7% |
| 41st | Fiji | 3.6 | 24.2% |
| 42nd | Oman | 3.5 | 10.2% |
| 43rd | Netherlands | 3.5 | -5.7% |
| 44th | Hungary | 3.3 | -5.8% |
| 45th | Brazil | 3.2 | -31.4% |
| 46th | Nigeria | 3.2 | 50.6% |
| 47th | El Salvador | 3.2 | 6.1% |
| 48th | United States | 3.2 | 8.3% |
| 49th | Nepal | 3.2 | 40.8% |
| 50th | Indonesia | 3.1 | -3.3% |
| 51st | Burundi | 3.1 | 92.2% |
| 52nd | Mexico | 3.0 | 36.1% |
| 53rd | Ecuador | 2.9 | -4.6% |
| 54th | Jordan | 2.9 | 21.9% |
| 55th | Comoros | 2.9 | 33.1% |
| 56th | Liberia | 2.8 | 59.6% |
| 57th | Greece | 2.8 | 28.0% |
| 58th | Solomon Islands | 2.8 | -18.9% |
| 59th | Trinidad and Tobago | 2.8 | -46.8% |
| 60th | Eswatini | 2.8 | 2.1% |
| 61st | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 2.7 | 52.8% |
| 62nd | Iceland | 2.5 | 27.8% |
| 63rd | Kenya | 2.5 | -5.1% |
| 64th | Türkiye | 2.5 | 26.7% |
| 65th | Zimbabwe | 2.4 | -8.7% |
| 66th | Romania | 2.4 | 34.7% |
| 67th | Dominican Republic | 2.4 | 5.4% |
| 68th | Barbados | 2.4 | 5.4% |
| 69th | Sweden | 2.4 | -1.5% |
| 70th | Central African Republic | 2.3 | 6.0% |
| 71st | Vanuatu | 2.3 | 104.2% |
| 72nd | Pakistan | 2.2 | 0.3% |
| 73rd | Grenada | 2.2 | -21.7% |
| 74th | Mauritius | 2.1 | 171.1% |
| 75th | Gambia, The | 2.1 | 909.1% |
| 76th | Belize | 2.0 | 75.3% |
| 77th | Myanmar | 2.0 | -4.5% |
| 78th | Denmark | 2.0 | -26.1% |
| 79th | Madagascar | 2.0 | 115.9% |
| 80th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 1.9 | 33.4% |
| 81st | Sri Lanka | 1.8 | -18.9% |
| 82nd | Bahamas, The | 1.8 | 23.3% |
| 83rd | Syrian Arab Republic | 1.8 | 109.1% |
| 84th | Bangladesh | 1.8 | 19.9% |
| 85th | Dominica | 1.6 | 172.3% |
| 86th | St. Lucia | 1.6 | 63.8% |
| 87th | St. Kitts and Nevis | 1.6 | 5.6% |
| 88th | Finland | 1.5 | -49.7% |
| 89th | South Africa | 1.5 | 7.3% |
| 90th | United Kingdom | 1.5 | 23.1% |
| 91st | Tunisia | 1.2 | 23.8% |
| 92nd | Korea | 1.1 | -4.7% |
| 93rd | Morocco | 1.1 | 35.2% |
| 94th | Honduras | 1.1 | 5.0% |
| 95th | Canada | 1.1 | 15.1% |
| 96th | Lesotho | 1.1 | 30.7% |
| 97th | Antigua and Barbuda | 1.0 | 12.4% |
| 98th | Malawi | 0.9 | -33.8% |
| 99th | Mauritania | 0.9 | -27.5% |
| 100th | Zambia | 0.8 | -58.8% |
| 101st | Maldives | 0.8 | 39.7% |
| 102nd | Sudan | 0.8 | 444.3% |
| 103rd | Gabon | 0.7 | -31.4% |
| 104th | Jamaica | 0.7 | -31.7% |
| 105th | Uganda | 0.7 | -21.4% |
| 106th | Poland | 0.6 | -20.0% |
| 107th | Chad | 0.6 | -54.2% |
| 108th | Tanzania | 0.6 | 262.5% |
| 109th | Haiti | 0.6 | 120.6% |
| 110th | Seychelles | 0.5 | -20.8% |
| 111th | Panama | 0.3 | 74.7% |
| 112th | Cameroon | 0.3 | -54.1% |
| 113th | Congo, Republic of | 0.1 | 45.8% |
FAQ
What was Botswana's reserves in months of imports in 1986?▾
Botswana's reserves in months of imports in 1986 was 13.8. This ranked 3rd globally.
How did Botswana's reserves in months of imports change in 1986?▾
Botswana's reserves in months of imports increased by 27.6% in 1986 compared to 1985.
Which country had the highest reserves in months of imports in 1986?▾
Libya had the highest reserves in months of imports in 1986 at 14.6.
What is the reserves in months of imports of Botswana in 1986?▾
The reserves in months of imports of Botswana in 1986 was 13.8. This ranked 3rd globally.
How does 1986 compare to 1985 for Botswana's reserves in months of imports?▾
Botswana's reserves in months of imports went from 10.8 in 1985 to 13.8 in 1986, a 27.6% increase.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Botswana matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1986. Historically: 386 occurrences, 278 successful (72%). Outcome 24 months later: 8.4%. View full analysis →
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