Botswana - Reserves in Months of Imports 1989
17.7
+2.6 from 1988
Botswana's reserves in months of imports was 17.7 in 1989, increased +2.6 from 15.0 in 1988. This was the 1st highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1989▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Botswana | 17.7 | 17.6% |
| 2nd | Myanmar | 10.8 | 140.5% |
| 3rd | Afghanistan | 10.3 | 12.8% |
| 4th | Malta | 9.5 | -14.5% |
| 5th | Portugal | 9.0 | 30.6% |
| 6th | Uruguay | 8.8 | -14.6% |
| 7th | Libya | 8.3 | -6.8% |
| 8th | Samoa | 7.5 | 10.4% |
| 9th | Switzerland | 7.4 | -6.3% |
| 10th | Spain | 6.5 | -4.2% |
| 11th | Cabo Verde | 6.3 | -18.6% |
| 12th | Saudi Arabia | 5.6 | -26.8% |
| 13th | Cyprus | 5.4 | -1.3% |
| 14th | Colombia | 5.3 | -1.8% |
| 15th | Oman | 5.2 | 18.6% |
| 16th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 5.2 | 2.7% |
| 17th | China | 5.1 | -8.0% |
| 18th | Chile | 4.8 | -10.1% |
| 19th | Comoros | 4.8 | 51.0% |
| 20th | Burundi | 4.7 | 58.0% |
| 21st | Italy | 4.5 | 5.2% |
| 22nd | Nepal | 4.5 | 10.3% |
| 23rd | Kuwait | 4.4 | 32.7% |
| 24th | Singapore | 4.3 | 4.9% |
| 25th | Norway | 4.3 | 0.6% |
| 26th | Thailand | 4.3 | 17.8% |
| 27th | Tonga | 4.1 | -21.5% |
| 28th | European Union | 4.0 | 0.7% |
| 29th | Central African Republic | 4.0 | 3.8% |
| 30th | Mauritius | 4.0 | 11.8% |
| 31st | Vanuatu | 4.0 | -5.3% |
| 32nd | Madagascar | 3.9 | 10.3% |
| 33rd | Paraguay | 3.7 | 35.6% |
| 34th | Ghana | 3.7 | 38.8% |
| 35th | Malaysia | 3.7 | -7.2% |
| 36th | Romania | 3.6 | 87.7% |
| 37th | Peru | 3.6 | 40.5% |
| 38th | Türkiye | 3.5 | 39.0% |
| 39th | Costa Rica | 3.5 | -9.8% |
| 40th | Germany | 3.4 | -5.7% |
| 41st | Israel | 3.3 | 26.6% |
| 42nd | Bahrain | 3.2 | -26.9% |
| 43rd | Nigeria | 3.2 | 117.4% |
| 44th | Fiji | 3.2 | -27.3% |
| 45th | India | 3.2 | -21.0% |
| 46th | Algeria | 3.1 | -12.9% |
| 47th | El Salvador | 3.1 | 6.0% |
| 48th | Greece | 3.1 | -17.5% |
| 49th | Brazil | 3.1 | -8.5% |
| 50th | Guatemala | 3.0 | 17.9% |
| 51st | Chad | 3.0 | 72.1% |
| 52nd | Indonesia | 3.0 | -9.2% |
| 53rd | Australia | 2.9 | - |
| 54th | Netherlands | 2.9 | -6.1% |
| 55th | Aruba | 2.9 | -13.7% |
| 56th | Jordan | 2.9 | 140.5% |
| 57th | Eswatini | 2.9 | 9.0% |
| 58th | Argentina | 2.9 | -39.6% |
| 59th | United States | 2.8 | 7.6% |
| 60th | Korea | 2.7 | 3.3% |
| 61st | Belize | 2.7 | -1.2% |
| 62nd | France | 2.5 | -10.7% |
| 63rd | Papua New Guinea | 2.4 | 4.0% |
| 64th | Malawi | 2.4 | -27.0% |
| 65th | Tunisia | 2.3 | -5.9% |
| 66th | Ecuador | 2.3 | 15.6% |
| 67th | Nicaragua | 2.2 | 25.9% |
| 68th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 2.2 | 8.1% |
| 69th | Iceland | 2.1 | 24.5% |
| 70th | Finland | 2.1 | -27.7% |
| 71st | Sweden | 2.0 | -0.9% |
| 72nd | Philippines | 2.0 | -11.0% |
| 73rd | Denmark | 1.9 | -41.2% |
| 74th | Maldives | 1.9 | -6.6% |
| 75th | Mexico | 1.8 | -12.4% |
| 76th | Hungary | 1.7 | -18.2% |
| 77th | Mauritania | 1.7 | 57.5% |
| 78th | Solomon Islands | 1.7 | -33.4% |
| 79th | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 1.7 | 0.4% |
| 80th | Trinidad and Tobago | 1.7 | 74.5% |
| 81st | Syrian Arab Republic | 1.6 | -21.0% |
| 82nd | Zimbabwe | 1.6 | -27.6% |
| 83rd | Poland | 1.5 | 5.0% |
| 84th | Canada | 1.5 | -8.8% |
| 85th | Pakistan | 1.5 | 1.9% |
| 86th | Barbados | 1.5 | -29.0% |
| 87th | Bangladesh | 1.5 | -58.7% |
| 88th | St. Kitts and Nevis | 1.5 | 38.8% |
| 89th | United Kingdom | 1.4 | -26.3% |
| 90th | St. Lucia | 1.4 | -3.4% |
| 91st | Gambia, The | 1.4 | 2.3% |
| 92nd | Grenada | 1.3 | -16.3% |
| 93rd | Kenya | 1.3 | -0.5% |
| 94th | Morocco | 1.2 | -18.7% |
| 95th | Sri Lanka | 1.1 | 7.4% |
| 96th | Dominica | 1.1 | -31.9% |
| 97th | South Africa | 1.1 | 0.2% |
| 98th | Antigua and Barbuda | 0.9 | -17.7% |
| 99th | Bahamas, The | 0.9 | -30.1% |
| 100th | Equatorial Guinea | 0.9 | 47.1% |
| 101st | Zambia | 0.9 | -19.2% |
| 102nd | Dominican Republic | 0.7 | -46.3% |
| 103rd | Seychelles | 0.6 | 40.6% |
| 104th | Lesotho | 0.5 | -16.9% |
| 105th | Haiti | 0.5 | 4.7% |
| 106th | Jamaica | 0.5 | -41.3% |
| 107th | Lao PDR | 0.4 | 938.5% |
| 108th | Tanzania | 0.4 | -32.1% |
| 109th | Cameroon | 0.4 | -50.5% |
| 110th | Panama | 0.3 | 38.8% |
| 111th | Gabon | 0.2 | -48.5% |
| 112th | Honduras | 0.2 | -53.2% |
| 113th | Uganda | 0.2 | -73.6% |
| 114th | Sierra Leone | 0.2 | -65.6% |
| 115th | Sudan | 0.1 | 9.6% |
| 116th | Congo, Republic of | 0.1 | 14.5% |
FAQ
What was Botswana's reserves in months of imports in 1989?▾
Botswana's reserves in months of imports in 1989 was 17.7. This ranked 1st globally.
How did Botswana's reserves in months of imports change in 1989?▾
Botswana's reserves in months of imports increased by 17.6% in 1989 compared to 1988.
Which country had the highest reserves in months of imports in 1989?▾
Botswana had the highest reserves in months of imports in 1989 at 17.7.
What is the reserves in months of imports of Botswana in 1989?▾
The reserves in months of imports of Botswana in 1989 was 17.7. This ranked 1st globally.
How does 1989 compare to 1988 for Botswana's reserves in months of imports?▾
Botswana's reserves in months of imports went from 15.0 in 1988 to 17.7 in 1989, a 17.6% increase.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Botswana matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1989. Historically: 386 occurrences, 278 successful (72%). Outcome 24 months later: 11.8%. View full analysis →
Related
1988
1990
All years
Full ranking 1989
Exchange Rate
Real Effective Exchange Rate
Foreign Reserves
Peak: 2001
Lowest: 1976
Reserves in Months of Imports 1990s
Reserves in Months of Imports 2000s
Reserves in Months of Imports 2010s
Reserves in Months of Imports 2020s
Highest ever
Lowest ever
Average
vs Mongolia
vs Libya
vs Kosovo
vs Suriname
African Union Reserves in Months of Imports
Global Ranking