Mexico Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Mexico's reserves in months of imports was 2.8 in 2025, ranked 97th globally. This represents a 21.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2025.
Overview
Mexico's reserves in months of imports stood at 2.8 in 2025, a decline of +0.8 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.8 by 2025. Mexico ranked 97th globally.
Mexico’s reserves in months of imports stood at 2.78 in 2025, placing the country 97th globally and just below the European Union’s 2.76 and Belize’s 2.79. The indicator has risen from a low of 0.61 in 1982, the all‑time trough, to a high of 5.95 in 1987, reflecting a dramatic build‑up of foreign‑exchange buffers during the late 1980s. Over the 47‑year series, the average has trended upward, but the recent level remains modest relative to the peak, suggesting that the post‑crisis accumulation of reserves has not been sustained. The modest increase from the early 2000s to the current figure indicates a gradual, albeit limited, strengthening of Mexico’s external liquidity position. Future shifts in trade balances, commodity price volatility, or policy decisions on reserve management could alter this trajectory, potentially moving the ratio closer to the higher levels seen in the late 1980s.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.0 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.8 | −0.8 | #97 |
| 2024 | 3.5 | +0.1 | #77 |
| 2023 | 3.4 | +0.1 | #89 |
| 2022 | 3.3 | −0.8 | #98 |
| 2021 | 4.1 | −1.0 | #103 |
| 2020 | 5.1 | +1.2 | #94 |
| 2019 | 3.9 | +0.2 | #92 |
| 2018 | 3.7 | −0.4 | #87 |
| 2017 | 4.1 | −0.4 | #87 |
| 2016 | 4.5 | +0.1 | #78 |
| 2015 | 4.5 | −0.3 | #72 |
| 2014 | 4.8 | +0.2 | #56 |
| 2013 | 4.6 | +0.1 | #66 |
| 2012 | 4.5 | +0.2 | #66 |
| 2011 | 4.3 | +0.2 | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's reserves in months of imports was 2.8 in 2025. Ranked 97th globally. This represents a 21.6% decrease from the previous year.
Mexico's reserves in months of imports peaked at 6.0 in 1987.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Mexico was 0.6 in 1982.
Mexico ranks 97th 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.
Mexico's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 2.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Mexico in 2025 was 2.8. This ranks 97th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Mexico Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}