Jordan Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Jordan's reserves in months of imports was 6.1 in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 21.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2025.
Overview
Jordan's reserves in months of imports stood at 6.1 in 2025, a decline of +1.6 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.1 by 2025. Jordan ranked 29th globally.
Jordan’s foreign‑exchange reserves measured in months of imports have contracted sharply since the early 1970s, falling from an all‑time peak of 10.64 months in 1972 to a historic low of 1.21 months in 1988, before gradually rebuilding to 6.15 months in 2025, placing the kingdom at rank 29 worldwide. The 2025 figure represents a modest recovery relative to the 1980s trough but remains well below the early‑1970s level, indicating that the country’s buffer against external shocks is still constrained. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Jordan’s reserve coverage is close to Cambodia’s 6.34 months and Serbia’s 6.01 months, suggesting a comparable degree of vulnerability among middle‑income economies that rely heavily on imported energy and food. The upward trajectory since the late 1980s reflects improved fiscal discipline and diversified export markets, yet any slowdown in tourism or remittance inflows could reverse the trend. Strengthening export diversification and attracting stable capital inflows will be crucial to push reserve coverage beyond the current six‑month threshold.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4.7 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 5.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.1 | −1.6 | #29 |
| 2024 | 7.8 | +0.5 | #15 |
| 2023 | 7.3 | +0.4 | #27 |
| 2022 | 6.9 | −2.5 | #30 |
| 2021 | 9.4 | −1.0 | #23 |
| 2020 | 10.5 | +2.5 | #29 |
| 2019 | 8.0 | +0.7 | #28 |
| 2018 | 7.2 | −0.5 | #29 |
| 2017 | 7.8 | −0.4 | #33 |
| 2016 | 8.1 | −0.2 | #32 |
| 2015 | 8.3 | +1.0 | #24 |
| 2014 | 7.3 | +0.8 | #25 |
| 2013 | 6.6 | +2.2 | #35 |
| 2012 | 4.4 | −2.1 | #68 |
| 2011 | 6.5 | −1.9 | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's reserves in months of imports was 6.1 in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 21.1% decrease from the previous year.
Jordan's reserves in months of imports peaked at 10.6 in 1972.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Jordan was 1.2 in 1988.
Jordan ranks 29th 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.
Jordan's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 6.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Jordan in 2025 was 6.1. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Jordan Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}