Canada Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Canada's reserves in months of imports was 1.5 in 2025, ranked 129th globally. This represents a 7.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Canada's reserves in months of imports stood at 1.5 in 2025, a decline of +0.1 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.5 by 2025. Canada ranked 129th globally.
Canada's reserves in months of imports have exhibited a mixed trend over the past 66 years. The country's all-time peak of 3.47 months in 1962 was a reflection of its strong economic performance during that era, with a robust manufacturing sector and a significant trade surplus. Conversely, the all-time trough of 0.76 months in 1994 highlighted the vulnerability of the Canadian economy to global economic shocks and fluctuations in international trade. Currently, Canada's reserves in months of imports stand at 1.46, mirroring the global trend and placing it at rank 129. This value is comparable to that of Kosovo, another country with a similar ranking. The consistency in reserves over the years suggests a stable economic environment; however, a significant shift in global trade dynamics or economic policies could alter this trajectory, potentially impacting Canada's ability to mitigate external economic shocks.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.4 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.5 | −0.1 | #129 |
| 2024 | 1.6 | −0.0 | #107 |
| 2023 | 1.6 | +0.1 | #127 |
| 2022 | 1.5 | −0.3 | #134 |
| 2021 | 1.7 | −0.0 | #139 |
| 2020 | 1.8 | +0.3 | #143 |
| 2019 | 1.4 | +0.0 | #141 |
| 2018 | 1.4 | −0.2 | #141 |
| 2017 | 1.6 | −0.1 | #140 |
| 2016 | 1.7 | +0.1 | #138 |
| 2015 | 1.5 | +0.2 | #142 |
| 2014 | 1.3 | +0.0 | #148 |
| 2013 | 1.3 | +0.1 | #148 |
| 2012 | 1.2 | +0.0 | #151 |
| 2011 | 1.2 | +0.0 | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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
Canada's reserves in months of imports was 1.5 in 2025. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 7.0% decrease from the previous year.
Canada's reserves in months of imports peaked at 3.5 in 1962.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Canada was 0.8 in 1994.
Canada ranks 129th 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.
Canada's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 1.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Canada in 2025 was 1.5. This ranks 129th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Canada Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}