Honduras Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Honduras's reserves in months of imports was 2.8 in 2025, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 38.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1974–2025.
Overview
Honduras's reserves in months of imports stood at 2.8 in 2025, a decline of +1.7 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.8 by 2025. Honduras ranked 99th globally.
Honduras’ reserves in months of imports have risen sharply from an early‑record 1.14 in 1974 to a modest 2.75 in 2025, placing the country 99th globally. The dramatic surge to an all‑time peak of 8.34 in 2020 reflected a combination of higher commodity prices and a temporary accumulation of foreign exchange amid pandemic‑related fiscal measures, while the historic trough of 0.23 in 1989 underscored the vulnerability of the economy during the debt crisis of the late 1980s. Over the 52‑year coverage period, the upward trajectory has been punctuated by periods of volatility, yet the recent level is broadly comparable to peers such as the European Union (2.76), Mexico (2.78) and Portugal (2.67). Despite this convergence, Honduras remains below the regional benchmark of three months that many economists deem a prudent buffer. Continued improvement in export diversification and fiscal discipline will be essential to sustain the modest upward trend and move the reserve ratio closer to the resilience threshold.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.9 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.8 | −1.7 | #99 |
| 2024 | 4.5 | +0.1 | #62 |
| 2023 | 4.3 | −0.5 | #78 |
| 2022 | 4.8 | −1.2 | #61 |
| 2021 | 6.0 | −2.3 | #60 |
| 2020 | 8.3 | +3.4 | #44 |
| 2019 | 4.9 | +0.9 | #64 |
| 2018 | 4.1 | −0.5 | #83 |
| 2017 | 4.6 | +0.6 | #79 |
| 2016 | 4.0 | +0.2 | #87 |
| 2015 | 3.8 | +0.3 | #92 |
| 2014 | 3.5 | +0.4 | #93 |
| 2013 | 3.1 | +0.5 | #102 |
| 2012 | 2.6 | −0.5 | #125 |
| 2011 | 3.1 | −0.7 | #109 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Honduras matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. 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
Honduras's reserves in months of imports was 2.8 in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 38.3% decrease from the previous year.
Honduras's reserves in months of imports peaked at 8.3 in 2020.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Honduras was 0.2 in 1989.
Honduras ranks 99th 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.
Honduras'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 Honduras in 2025 was 2.8. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Honduras Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/honduras/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}