Moldova Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Moldova's reserves in months of imports was 5.2 in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 8.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2025.
Overview
Moldova's reserves in months of imports stood at 5.2 in 2025, a decline of +0.5 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.2 by 2025. Moldova ranked 46th globally.
Moldova’s international reserves, measured as months of imports, have risen steadily from the 1994 low of 2.78 to a 2025 level of 5.23 months, placing the country 46th in the world. The upward trajectory peaked in 2020 at 7.11 months, a level driven by higher export earnings and fiscal consolidation, before receding to the current figure. The all‑time trough of 1.35 months in 1998 reflected severe balance‑of‑payments stress after the post‑Soviet transition, when external financing was scarce. Moldova’s recent reserve coverage is virtually identical to Colombia’s 5.23 months and only marginally below India’s 5.25 months, underscoring a convergence with other emerging economies that have pursued modest reserve accumulation. The 32‑year series shows a clear long‑run improvement, yet the gap to the 2020 peak suggests vulnerability to external shocks. Continued export growth, diversification of trade partners, and prudent fiscal policy will be essential to sustain or expand the current reserve buffer.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4.8 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 5.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.2 | −0.5 | #46 |
| 2024 | 5.7 | −0.4 | #36 |
| 2023 | 6.1 | +1.3 | #42 |
| 2022 | 4.8 | −0.6 | #63 |
| 2021 | 5.5 | −1.6 | #71 |
| 2020 | 7.1 | +1.9 | #59 |
| 2019 | 5.2 | −0.0 | #59 |
| 2018 | 5.2 | −0.7 | #53 |
| 2017 | 5.9 | +0.4 | #53 |
| 2016 | 5.5 | +1.2 | #57 |
| 2015 | 4.3 | +0.2 | #76 |
| 2014 | 4.2 | −1.2 | #74 |
| 2013 | 5.4 | +0.3 | #51 |
| 2012 | 5.1 | +1.1 | #54 |
| 2011 | 4.0 | −0.6 | #77 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova 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
Moldova's reserves in months of imports was 5.2 in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 8.8% decrease from the previous year.
Moldova's reserves in months of imports peaked at 7.1 in 2020.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Moldova was 1.3 in 1998.
Moldova ranks 46th 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.
Moldova's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 5.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Moldova in 2025 was 5.2. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Moldova Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}