Indonesia Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Indonesia's reserves in months of imports was 4.4 in 2025, ranked 66th globally. This represents a 22.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2025.
Overview
Indonesia's reserves in months of imports stood at 4.4 in 2025, a decline of +1.3 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.4 by 2025. Indonesia ranked 66th globally.
Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves, measured as months of imports, have exhibited a mixed trend over the past 45 years. The country's all-time peak of 8.41 months of imports in 2020, following a significant increase in oil prices, underscored its ability to weather external shocks. Conversely, the 1982 trough of 2.05 months of imports highlights Indonesia's vulnerability to economic downturns during that period. Notably, since 1981, the country's reserves have averaged 4.11 months of imports, with a notable spike in 2020. Currently, Indonesia's reserves stand at 4.44 months of imports, ranking 66th globally. Compared to peer countries, Denmark's reserves of 4.49 months of imports are similarly situated, while other nations such as Dominica and Trinidad and Tobago boast higher reserve-to-import ratios. The ongoing global economic landscape, including shifts in international trade policies and commodity prices, will continue to influence Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves, potentially altering the trajectory of its reserves-to-imports ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 3.2 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.4 | −1.3 | #66 |
| 2024 | 5.7 | −0.0 | #39 |
| 2023 | 5.7 | +0.5 | #46 |
| 2022 | 5.2 | −1.6 | #52 |
| 2021 | 6.8 | −1.6 | #51 |
| 2020 | 8.4 | +2.1 | #43 |
| 2019 | 6.3 | +0.7 | #44 |
| 2018 | 5.6 | −1.5 | #50 |
| 2017 | 7.1 | −0.1 | #42 |
| 2016 | 7.2 | +0.8 | #37 |
| 2015 | 6.4 | +0.7 | #39 |
| 2014 | 5.7 | +0.8 | #40 |
| 2013 | 5.0 | −0.6 | #55 |
| 2012 | 5.6 | −0.5 | #43 |
| 2011 | 6.1 | −0.8 | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Indonesia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. 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
Indonesia's reserves in months of imports was 4.4 in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 22.4% decrease from the previous year.
Indonesia's reserves in months of imports peaked at 8.4 in 2020.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Indonesia was 2.0 in 1982.
Indonesia ranks 66th 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.
Indonesia's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 4.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Indonesia in 2025 was 4.4. This ranks 66th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_indonesia_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Indonesia Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/indonesia/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}