Czechia Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Czechia's reserves in months of imports was 5.0 in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 28.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Czechia's reserves in months of imports stood at 5.0 in 2025, a decline of +2.0 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.0 by 2025. Czechia ranked 51st globally.
Czechia's foreign exchange reserves, measured as months of imports, have exhibited a considerable degree of volatility over the past 33 years. The country's all-time peak of 11.39 months of imports in 2020 reflects a period of robust economic growth, whereas the trough of 2.70 months in 2008 coincided with the global financial crisis. Currently, Czechia stands at 5.05 months of imports, ranking 51st globally, closely behind peer countries such as Uruguay and Albania. This level of reserves is relatively stable, but still below the peak achieved in 2020. The Czech economy's stability and resilience have contributed to this trend, with sustained economic growth and a stable financial system. However, a significant depreciation of the Czech koruna or a substantial increase in import costs could challenge the country's foreign exchange reserve position, necessitating policymakers to reassess their reserve management strategy to maintain stability and ensure the country's economic resilience.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.9 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.0 | −2.0 | #51 |
| 2024 | 7.0 | −0.1 | #24 |
| 2023 | 7.1 | +0.3 | #31 |
| 2022 | 6.8 | −2.5 | #32 |
| 2021 | 9.4 | −2.0 | #25 |
| 2020 | 11.4 | +2.3 | #25 |
| 2019 | 9.1 | +0.6 | #18 |
| 2018 | 8.5 | −1.3 | #20 |
| 2017 | 9.8 | +3.4 | #19 |
| 2016 | 6.5 | +1.6 | #44 |
| 2015 | 4.9 | +1.2 | #60 |
| 2014 | 3.7 | −0.3 | #87 |
| 2013 | 4.0 | +0.8 | #81 |
| 2012 | 3.2 | +0.4 | #106 |
| 2011 | 2.8 | −0.6 | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Czechia 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
Czechia's reserves in months of imports was 5.0 in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 28.2% decrease from the previous year.
Czechia's reserves in months of imports peaked at 11.4 in 2020.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Czechia was 2.7 in 2008.
Czechia ranks 51st 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.
Czechia's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 5.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Czechia in 2025 was 5.0. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_czechia_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Czechia Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/czechia/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}