Mauritius Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Mauritius's reserves in months of imports was 3.5 in 2025, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 32.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's reserves in months of imports stood at 3.5 in 2025, a decline of +1.7 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.5 by 2025. Mauritius ranked 82nd globally.
Mauritius’ reserves of import cover measured in months have risen modestly from an early‑record 2.81 in 1976 to 3.48 in 2025, placing the island nation 82nd globally. The indicator peaked at 6.90 months in 2021, reflecting a brief period of heightened precautionary accumulation, before easing to the current level. The all‑time trough of 0.70 months in 1983 highlights how vulnerable the economy once was to external shocks, a vulnerability that has been largely mitigated through diversified trade and prudent fiscal management. Compared with peers, Mauritius’ 2025 cover is slightly above the Dominican Republic’s 3.43 months and marginally below Chile’s 3.56 months, suggesting a competitive but not leading position in regional import security. Continued strengthening of foreign exchange reserves, coupled with policies that encourage export diversification, could sustain the upward trajectory and further insulate the economy from future external disruptions.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.2 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.5 | −1.7 | #82 |
| 2024 | 5.2 | +1.4 | #49 |
| 2023 | 3.8 | −0.6 | #85 |
| 2022 | 4.4 | −2.5 | #72 |
| 2021 | 6.9 | +0.1 | #48 |
| 2020 | 6.8 | +1.5 | #63 |
| 2019 | 5.3 | +0.3 | #56 |
| 2018 | 5.0 | +0.9 | #58 |
| 2017 | 4.1 | −0.1 | #88 |
| 2016 | 4.2 | +0.3 | #82 |
| 2015 | 3.9 | +0.7 | #89 |
| 2014 | 3.2 | −0.0 | #102 |
| 2013 | 3.2 | −0.8 | #97 |
| 2012 | 4.1 | +0.2 | #80 |
| 2011 | 3.8 | +1.1 | #83 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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
Mauritius's reserves in months of imports was 3.5 in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 32.6% decrease from the previous year.
Mauritius's reserves in months of imports peaked at 6.9 in 2021.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Mauritius was 0.7 in 1983.
Mauritius ranks 82nd 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.
Mauritius's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 3.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Mauritius in 2025 was 3.5. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Mauritius Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}