Israel Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Israel's reserves in months of imports was 13.7 in 2025, ranked 6th globally. This represents a 13.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Israel's reserves in months of imports stood at 13.7 in 2025, a decline of +2.1 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.7 by 2025. Israel ranked 6th globally.
Israel’s reserves of imported goods measured in months of imports have risen markedly since the earliest World Bank observation in 1960, when the stockpile covered only 3.83 months of demand. The low point arrived in 1975 with a trough of 2.06 months, reflecting regional turbulence and limited foreign‑exchange capacity. A sustained buildup followed, culminating in an all‑time peak of 18.78 months in 2020 as the country accumulated strategic buffers amid global supply chain disruptions. By 2025 the reserve level stood at 13.69 months, ranking sixth worldwide and exceeding peers such as Tonga (11.45 months) while remaining below the Russian Federation (16.52 months). The long‑term upward trajectory suggests that Israel’s policy emphasis on maintaining ample import coverage will likely keep reserves well above the global median, although a sharp reversal in external financing conditions or a prolonged geopolitical shock could temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 12.1 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 12.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 13.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.7 | −2.1 | #6 |
| 2024 | 15.8 | +0.7 | #2 |
| 2023 | 15.1 | +1.7 | #6 |
| 2022 | 13.4 | −3.7 | #8 |
| 2021 | 17.2 | −1.6 | #5 |
| 2020 | 18.8 | +6.4 | #5 |
| 2019 | 12.3 | +0.9 | #11 |
| 2018 | 11.4 | −0.9 | #13 |
| 2017 | 12.4 | +1.1 | #12 |
| 2016 | 11.3 | −0.0 | #14 |
| 2015 | 11.3 | +1.4 | #14 |
| 2014 | 9.9 | +0.5 | #17 |
| 2013 | 9.4 | +0.7 | #15 |
| 2012 | 8.8 | −0.1 | #15 |
| 2011 | 8.8 | −1.1 | #17 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Israel 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
Israel's reserves in months of imports was 13.7 in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 13.5% decrease from the previous year.
Israel's reserves in months of imports peaked at 18.8 in 2020.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Israel was 2.1 in 1975.
Israel ranks 6th 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.
Israel's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 13.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Israel in 2025 was 13.7. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Israel Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/israel/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}