Burundi Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Burundi's reserves in months of imports was 1.1 in 2025, ranked 136th globally. This represents a 47.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Burundi's reserves in months of imports stood at 1.1 in 2025, a rise of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.1 by 2025. Burundi ranked 136th globally.
Burundi’s reserves in months of imports have fallen sharply from a high of 11.03 in 1996 to a historic low of 0.73 in 2023, before edging up to 1.08 in 2025, placing the country 136th in the world. Over the 40‑year series, the indicator declined from 1.63 in 1985, reflecting persistent balance‑of‑payments pressures and limited export diversification. The modest rebound to 1.08 still lags behind peers of similar rank, such as Austria (1.04) and Lithuania (1.17), underscoring the vulnerability of Burundi’s external position. The post‑trough improvement suggests that recent fiscal adjustments and modest growth in export earnings have begun to replenish foreign‑exchange buffers, yet the level remains far below the 1990s peak that characterised a period of relatively stronger external financing. Continued reforms to broaden the export base, attract remittances, and deepen external debt management could accelerate the upward trajectory and move Burundi’s reserves closer to regional peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.1 | +0.3 | #136 |
| 2023 | 0.7 | −0.6 | #145 |
| 2022 | 1.3 | −1.3 | #141 |
| 2021 | 2.6 | +1.6 | #124 |
| 2020 | 1.0 | −0.2 | #151 |
| 2019 | 1.2 | +0.4 | #144 |
| 2018 | 0.9 | −0.5 | #150 |
| 2017 | 1.3 | −0.2 | #145 |
| 2016 | 1.5 | −0.4 | #143 |
| 2015 | 1.9 | −2.1 | #134 |
| 2014 | 4.0 | −0.2 | #76 |
| 2013 | 4.3 | +0.3 | #77 |
| 2012 | 3.9 | −0.6 | #83 |
| 2011 | 4.5 | −2.0 | #56 |
| 2010 | 6.4 | −0.8 | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burundi matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. 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
Burundi's reserves in months of imports was 1.1 in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 47.6% increase from the previous year.
Burundi's reserves in months of imports peaked at 11.0 in 1996.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Burundi was 0.7 in 2023.
Burundi ranks 136th 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.
Burundi's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 1.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Burundi in 2025 was 1.1. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burundi_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Burundi Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burundi/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}