Costa Rica Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Costa Rica's reserves in months of imports was 4.3 in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Costa Rica's reserves in months of imports stood at 4.3 in 2025, a rise of +0.0 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.3 by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 70th globally.
Costa Rica’s reserves in months of imports have risen steadily since the early 1980s, moving from a trough of 1.05 in 1981 to an all‑time peak of 4.74 in 2015, before settling at 4.28 in 2025, which places the country 70th in the world. The upward trajectory reflects a gradual deepening of external buffers over a 49‑year span, driven by a combination of prudent fiscal management and diversified export markets. While the 2025 level remains slightly below the 2015 high, it exceeds the earliest recorded figure of 2.01 in 1977, indicating that the country has more than doubled its import cover over the long run. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Costa Rica’s reserves are marginally lower than the Kyrgyz Republic’s 4.35 and Türkiye’s 4.35, yet higher than the Bahamas’ 4.19, suggesting a competitive position within this group. Continued improvement will depend on maintaining current trade surpluses and avoiding large external shocks that could erode the modest buffer.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4.6 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.3 | +0.0 | #70 |
| 2024 | 4.3 | −0.1 | #67 |
| 2023 | 4.3 | +1.2 | #77 |
| 2022 | 3.1 | +0.0 | #104 |
| 2021 | 3.1 | −0.9 | #119 |
| 2020 | 4.0 | −0.3 | #111 |
| 2019 | 4.3 | +0.7 | #80 |
| 2018 | 3.7 | −0.1 | #88 |
| 2017 | 3.8 | −0.6 | #93 |
| 2016 | 4.4 | −0.4 | #79 |
| 2015 | 4.7 | +0.4 | #63 |
| 2014 | 4.4 | −0.3 | #67 |
| 2013 | 4.7 | +0.2 | #63 |
| 2012 | 4.5 | +1.1 | #65 |
| 2011 | 3.4 | −0.5 | #97 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Costa Rica matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1995. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica's reserves in months of imports was 4.3 in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Costa Rica's reserves in months of imports peaked at 4.7 in 2015.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Costa Rica was 1.0 in 1981.
Costa Rica ranks 70th 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.
Costa Rica's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 4.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Costa Rica in 2025 was 4.3. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Costa Rica Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}