Ireland Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Ireland's reserves in months of imports was 0.2 in 2025, ranked 154th globally. This represents a 13.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2005–2025.
Overview
Ireland's reserves in months of imports stood at 0.2 in 2025, a rise of +0.0 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.2 by 2025. Ireland ranked 154th globally.
Ireland’s reserves in months of imports have risen from a low of 0.03 in 2007 to an all‑time peak of 0.20 in 2021, before slipping to 0.16 in 2025, a level that ranks 154th globally. Over the 21‑year coverage period the indicator has increased fivefold, yet remains far below the 0.31 months recorded by Malta, a peer with a similar small‑open‑economy profile, and only marginally above Luxembourg’s 0.08 months. The modest upward trajectory reflects Ireland’s reliance on a highly integrated trade network and the accumulation of foreign exchange buffers during periods of strong export performance, particularly in the post‑financial‑crisis recovery. However, the recent decline from the 2021 peak suggests that tighter external financing conditions and elevated import demand may be eroding the cushion. Continued improvements in export diversification and fiscal prudence could stabilise the reserve ratio, while any resurgence of global supply‑chain disruptions would likely press the trend downward.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.2 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.2 | +0.0 | #154 |
| 2024 | 0.1 | −0.0 | #126 |
| 2023 | 0.2 | −0.0 | #153 |
| 2022 | 0.2 | −0.0 | #157 |
| 2021 | 0.2 | +0.1 | #160 |
| 2020 | 0.1 | +0.0 | #161 |
| 2019 | 0.1 | −0.0 | #163 |
| 2018 | 0.1 | +0.0 | #164 |
| 2017 | 0.1 | +0.0 | #165 |
| 2016 | 0.1 | +0.0 | #166 |
| 2015 | 0.1 | +0.0 | #167 |
| 2014 | 0.1 | −0.0 | #168 |
| 2013 | 0.1 | −0.0 | #166 |
| 2012 | 0.1 | −0.0 | #166 |
| 2011 | 0.1 | −0.0 | #165 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland 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
Ireland's reserves in months of imports was 0.2 in 2025. Ranked 154th globally. This represents a 13.7% increase from the previous year.
Ireland's reserves in months of imports peaked at 0.2 in 2021.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Ireland was 0.0 in 2007.
Ireland ranks 154th 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.
Ireland's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 0.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Ireland in 2025 was 0.2. This ranks 154th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Ireland Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}