Mongolia Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Mongolia's reserves in months of imports was 2.2 in 2025, ranked 112th globally. This represents a 34.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Mongolia's reserves in months of imports stood at 2.2 in 2025, a decline of +1.2 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.2 by 2025. Mongolia ranked 112th globally.
Mongolia’s reserves in months of imports have risen from a low of 0.58 in 1992 to a peak of 6.11 in 2010 before settling at 2.18 in 2025, placing the country 112th globally. The sharp increase to the 2010 apex reflected a period of robust commodity export earnings and a deliberate policy to buffer against external shocks, while the subsequent decline mirrors the volatility of mining revenues and the need to allocate cash for fiscal deficits. Compared with peers, Mongolia’s 2025 level is slightly below Sri Lanka’s 2.22 and Mozambique’s 2.26, yet above Viet Nam’s 1.98 and France’s 1.96, suggesting a moderate but still vulnerable external finance position. Over the 34‑year coverage, the trend indicates a gradual re‑accumulation of reserves after the early‑1990s trough, but sustaining or improving this buffer will depend on diversifying export bases and maintaining prudent fiscal management.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.9 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.2 | −1.2 | #112 |
| 2024 | 3.3 | −0.3 | #81 |
| 2023 | 3.6 | +0.7 | #87 |
| 2022 | 2.9 | −1.6 | #111 |
| 2021 | 4.5 | −1.6 | #94 |
| 2020 | 6.1 | +1.4 | #73 |
| 2019 | 4.7 | +0.5 | #73 |
| 2018 | 4.2 | −0.2 | #78 |
| 2017 | 4.4 | +2.0 | #81 |
| 2016 | 2.4 | −0.1 | #127 |
| 2015 | 2.5 | +0.1 | #127 |
| 2014 | 2.4 | −0.5 | #127 |
| 2013 | 2.9 | −2.0 | #114 |
| 2012 | 4.9 | +1.8 | #59 |
| 2011 | 3.1 | −3.0 | #108 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mongolia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Mongolia's reserves in months of imports was 2.2 in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 34.7% decrease from the previous year.
Mongolia's reserves in months of imports peaked at 6.1 in 2010.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Mongolia was 0.6 in 1992.
Mongolia ranks 112th 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.
Mongolia's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 2.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Mongolia in 2025 was 2.2. This ranks 112th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mongolia_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Mongolia Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mongolia/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}