Germany Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Germany's reserves in months of imports was 2.0 in 2025, ranked 115th globally. This represents a 11.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Germany's reserves in months of imports stood at 2.0 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.0 by 2025. Germany ranked 115th globally.
Germany’s reserves of import cover stand at 1.96 months in 2025, placing the country at 115th in the world ranking. This figure matches the level recorded by France in the same year and is marginally above Pakistan’s 1.93 months, reflecting a broadly comparable buffer among diverse economies. The German reserve ratio has fallen sharply from its post‑oil‑crisis high of 7.05 months in 1973, when the nation enjoyed abundant foreign‑exchange buffers, to a historic low of 1.04 months during the global financial crisis of 2008. Over the 55‑year span, the downward trajectory has been punctuated by occasional recoveries, yet the latest level remains well below the early‑1970s peak. The modest increase from the 2008 trough suggests a gradual rebuilding of cushions, but maintaining a reserve level above two months would likely require sustained current‑account surpluses or policy measures that boost foreign‑exchange inflows, which could alter the current trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.9 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.0 | −0.2 | #115 |
| 2024 | 2.2 | +0.3 | #94 |
| 2023 | 1.9 | +0.1 | #121 |
| 2022 | 1.8 | −0.2 | #127 |
| 2021 | 2.0 | −0.2 | #134 |
| 2020 | 2.2 | +0.5 | #136 |
| 2019 | 1.7 | +0.2 | #136 |
| 2018 | 1.5 | −0.2 | #139 |
| 2017 | 1.6 | +0.0 | #139 |
| 2016 | 1.6 | +0.1 | #140 |
| 2015 | 1.5 | +0.1 | #143 |
| 2014 | 1.5 | −0.1 | #144 |
| 2013 | 1.5 | −0.4 | #145 |
| 2012 | 2.0 | +0.3 | #137 |
| 2011 | 1.7 | −0.1 | #138 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Germany 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
Germany's reserves in months of imports was 2.0 in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 11.0% decrease from the previous year.
Germany's reserves in months of imports peaked at 7.1 in 1973.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Germany was 1.0 in 2008.
Germany ranks 115th 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.
Germany's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 2.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Germany in 2025 was 2.0. This ranks 115th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_germany_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Germany Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}