Finland Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Finland's reserves in months of imports was 1.3 in 2025, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 6.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Finland's reserves in months of imports stood at 1.3 in 2025, a decline of +0.1 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.3 by 2025. Finland ranked 131st globally.
Finland’s foreign‑exchange reserves cover 1.28 months of imports in 2025, placing the country at rank 131 globally and slightly below Latvia’s 1.29 months and Australia’s 1.25 months. The indicator has risen from a historic low of 0.69 months during the global financial crisis in 2008, yet remains far beneath the all‑time peak of 3.90 months recorded in 1994, a period of strong export growth and buoyant commodity prices. Over the 51‑year series, the modest upward movement from the early‑year baseline of 0.74 months reflects gradual accumulation of reserves, but the current level suggests limited buffer against external shocks compared with peers such as Canada, which holds 1.46 months. The recent increase is driven by tighter fiscal prudence and a modest trade surplus, although persistent current‑account deficits could pressure the reserve ratio downward. Continued export diversification and disciplined fiscal policy will be crucial to sustain any further rise in months of import coverage.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.2 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.3 | −0.1 | #131 |
| 2024 | 1.4 | +0.1 | #110 |
| 2023 | 1.3 | +0.1 | #134 |
| 2022 | 1.2 | −0.2 | #142 |
| 2021 | 1.4 | +0.0 | #144 |
| 2020 | 1.4 | +0.4 | #147 |
| 2019 | 1.1 | +0.1 | #150 |
| 2018 | 1.0 | −0.1 | #146 |
| 2017 | 1.1 | −0.1 | #149 |
| 2016 | 1.2 | +0.0 | #150 |
| 2015 | 1.2 | +0.2 | #151 |
| 2014 | 1.0 | −0.1 | #156 |
| 2013 | 1.1 | +0.0 | #154 |
| 2012 | 1.1 | +0.1 | #154 |
| 2011 | 0.9 | −0.1 | #152 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Finland's reserves in months of imports was 1.3 in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 6.6% decrease from the previous year.
Finland's reserves in months of imports peaked at 3.9 in 1994.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Finland was 0.7 in 2008.
Finland ranks 131st 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.
Finland's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 1.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Finland in 2025 was 1.3. This ranks 131st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Finland Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}