Malta Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Malta's reserves in months of imports was 0.3 in 2025, ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 24.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Malta's reserves in months of imports stood at 0.3 in 2025, a rise of +0.1 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.3 by 2025. Malta ranked 153rd globally.
Malta’s reserves in months of imports have fallen dramatically from a post‑oil‑crisis high of 17.79 in 1978 to a historic low of 0.16 in 2008, before modestly rebounding to 0.31 in 2025, a level that ranks 153rd worldwide. The 55‑year series shows that the country’s buffer fell to less than one‑month of import coverage during the global financial crisis, a trough matched only by Ireland’s 0.16 in the same year, while peers such as the Cayman Islands (0.32) and Cyprus (0.36) remain slightly better positioned. The early peak reflected abundant foreign exchange from tourism and shipping, but subsequent declines were driven by persistent current‑account deficits and limited fiscal space to accumulate reserves. Although the recent uptick suggests a tentative improvement, Malta’s reserve adequacy remains vulnerable to external shocks; sustaining or expanding the current upward trajectory will likely require stronger export performance, tighter fiscal policy, or external assistance to raise the months‑of‑imports buffer above the one‑month threshold.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.3 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.3 | +0.1 | #153 |
| 2024 | 0.2 | −0.1 | #125 |
| 2023 | 0.3 | −0.0 | #149 |
| 2022 | 0.3 | −0.0 | #155 |
| 2021 | 0.3 | +0.1 | #158 |
| 2020 | 0.2 | −0.0 | #160 |
| 2019 | 0.2 | −0.1 | #161 |
| 2018 | 0.3 | +0.0 | #158 |
| 2017 | 0.3 | −0.0 | #160 |
| 2016 | 0.3 | +0.0 | #162 |
| 2015 | 0.3 | +0.0 | #164 |
| 2014 | 0.3 | +0.0 | #165 |
| 2013 | 0.2 | −0.1 | #163 |
| 2012 | 0.3 | +0.1 | #163 |
| 2011 | 0.2 | −0.1 | #162 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malta 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
Malta's reserves in months of imports was 0.3 in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 24.2% increase from the previous year.
Malta's reserves in months of imports peaked at 17.8 in 1978.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Malta was 0.2 in 2008.
Malta ranks 153rd 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.
Malta's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 0.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Malta in 2025 was 0.3. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malta_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Malta Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}