European Union Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
European Union's reserves in months of imports was 2.8 in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 17.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
European Union's reserves in months of imports stood at 2.8 in 2025, a decline of +0.6 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.8 by 2025. European Union ranked 98th globally.
The European Union’s reserves of imported goods cover 2.76 months of imports in 2025, placing it 98th in the world and only marginally above Honduras (2.75 months) and below Mexico (2.78 months). This figure marks a modest recovery from the all‑time trough of 1.86 months recorded in 2008, yet it remains well below the historic peak of 6.32 months reached in 1979 and the early‑era level of 4.59 months observed in 1975. Over the 51‑year span, the EU’s reserve ratio has fluctuated with global commodity price shocks and shifts in trade policy, contracting sharply during the global financial crisis and gradually rebuilding as supply‑chain resilience measures were adopted. The recent slight increase suggests that continued diversification of import sources and higher strategic stockpiling could further elevate the reserve coverage, potentially moving the EU closer to the levels seen in the late 1970s if current policies are sustained.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.2 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.8 | −0.6 | #98 |
| 2024 | 3.4 | +0.2 | #80 |
| 2023 | 3.2 | +0.2 | #96 |
| 2022 | 3.0 | −0.6 | #109 |
| 2021 | 3.7 | −0.7 | #112 |
| 2020 | 4.4 | +1.0 | #105 |
| 2019 | 3.4 | +0.2 | #102 |
| 2018 | 3.2 | −0.5 | #102 |
| 2017 | 3.7 | +0.5 | #95 |
| 2016 | 3.2 | +0.3 | #111 |
| 2015 | 2.9 | +0.2 | #114 |
| 2014 | 2.7 | −0.3 | #118 |
| 2013 | 3.0 | −0.1 | #109 |
| 2012 | 3.1 | +0.4 | #108 |
| 2011 | 2.8 | −0.3 | #118 |
Analysis
European Union's reserves in months of imports was 2.8 in 2025, a decline of −0.6 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 2.8 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
European Union's reserves in months of imports was 2.8 in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 17.9% decrease from the previous year.
European Union's reserves in months of imports peaked at 6.3 in 1979.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in European Union was 1.9 in 2008.
European Union ranks 98th 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.
European Union's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 2.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of European Union in 2025 was 2.8. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_european-union_reserves-months-imports,
title = {European Union Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/european-union/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}