Colombia Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Colombia's reserves in months of imports was 5.2 in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 28.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1968–2025.
Overview
Colombia's reserves in months of imports stood at 5.2 in 2025, a decline of +2.1 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.2 by 2025. Colombia ranked 47th globally.
Colombia’s reserves in months of imports have risen from a low of 1.66 in 1971 to an all‑time peak of 13.37 in 1979, before settling into a long‑term upward trajectory that now stands at 5.23 months in 2025, placing the country 47th globally. Over the 58‑year coverage period the buffer has more than tripled since the early 1970s, reflecting sustained improvements in trade financing, export diversification and fiscal prudence. The 2025 level matches that of Moldova (5.23) and is close to the Philippines (5.21) and India (5.25), indicating that Colombia has joined a group of emerging economies with comparable import‑cover capacities. While the current reserve stock is well above the historical trough, it remains far short of the 1979 high, suggesting room for further strengthening. Continued export growth, prudent macro‑policy and reduced external vulnerability could push the reserve ratio higher, enhancing resilience against future shocks.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 3.4 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.2 | −2.1 | #47 |
| 2024 | 7.3 | +0.2 | #22 |
| 2023 | 7.2 | +1.2 | #30 |
| 2022 | 6.0 | −2.1 | #40 |
| 2021 | 8.1 | −3.4 | #37 |
| 2020 | 11.5 | +3.9 | #24 |
| 2019 | 7.7 | +0.7 | #31 |
| 2018 | 7.0 | −0.9 | #32 |
| 2017 | 7.9 | −0.4 | #31 |
| 2016 | 8.3 | +1.0 | #31 |
| 2015 | 7.3 | +1.3 | #32 |
| 2014 | 6.0 | +0.2 | #38 |
| 2013 | 5.8 | +0.8 | #46 |
| 2012 | 5.0 | +0.3 | #58 |
| 2011 | 4.6 | −0.8 | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's reserves in months of imports was 5.2 in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 28.8% decrease from the previous year.
Colombia's reserves in months of imports peaked at 13.4 in 1979.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Colombia was 1.7 in 1971.
Colombia ranks 47th 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.
Colombia's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 5.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Colombia in 2025 was 5.2. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Colombia Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}