Lithuania Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Lithuania's reserves in months of imports was 1.2 in 2025, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 15.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's reserves in months of imports stood at 1.2 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.2 by 2025. Lithuania ranked 135th globally.
Lithuania’s reserves in months of imports have fallen sharply from a long‑term high of 4.18 in 2003 to a historic low of 0.65 in 2015, before modestly recovering to 1.17 in 2025, placing the country 135th globally. The decline after the 2003 peak reflects the combined impact of expanding trade volumes and limited accumulation of foreign exchange buffers during the global financial crisis and subsequent Eurozone recession. The 2015 trough coincided with heightened external vulnerabilities, prompting policy measures that gradually rebuilt reserves, albeit at a pace that remains well below the 33‑year average of 2.08 recorded in 1993. Compared with peers of similar rank, Lithuania’s 2025 level is marginally above Burundi’s 1.08 but below the Slovak Republic’s 1.20, suggesting that regional dynamics and fiscal discipline continue to shape reserve adequacy. Continued diversification of export markets and prudent fiscal management are likely to sustain the upward trajectory, though any external shock could reverse the modest gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.1 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.2 | −0.2 | #135 |
| 2024 | 1.4 | +0.2 | #109 |
| 2023 | 1.2 | +0.2 | #138 |
| 2022 | 1.0 | −0.3 | #146 |
| 2021 | 1.2 | −0.2 | #148 |
| 2020 | 1.5 | +0.0 | #146 |
| 2019 | 1.4 | −0.2 | #142 |
| 2018 | 1.6 | +0.2 | #135 |
| 2017 | 1.4 | +0.5 | #144 |
| 2016 | 1.0 | +0.3 | #153 |
| 2015 | 0.6 | −2.3 | #159 |
| 2014 | 2.9 | +0.4 | #111 |
| 2013 | 2.5 | −0.3 | #124 |
| 2012 | 2.9 | +0.1 | #118 |
| 2011 | 2.7 | −0.3 | #120 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Lithuania's reserves in months of imports was 1.2 in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 15.5% decrease from the previous year.
Lithuania's reserves in months of imports peaked at 4.2 in 2003.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Lithuania was 0.6 in 2015.
Lithuania ranks 135th 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.
Lithuania's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 1.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Lithuania in 2025 was 1.2. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Lithuania Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}