Netherlands Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Netherlands's reserves in months of imports was 0.7 in 2025, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 7.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1967–2025.
Overview
Netherlands's reserves in months of imports stood at 0.7 in 2025, a decline of +0.1 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.7 by 2025. Netherlands ranked 145th globally.
The Netherlands' foreign exchange reserves, measured in months of imports, have exhibited significant fluctuations over the 59-year period from 1967 to 2025. At its all-time peak in 1980, the country's reserves stood at 4.56 months of imports, a benchmark that has yet to be surpassed. Conversely, the Netherlands experienced a sharp decline during the 2008 financial crisis, with reserves plummeting to 0.37 months of imports, the lowest level on record. While the country has since recovered, its latest reading of 0.67 months of imports in 2025 indicates a continued downward trend. This ranking is also mirrored by its peer countries, with Belgium ranking slightly higher at 0.73 months of imports, and Estonia at 0.64 months. A sustained increase in imports or a depreciation of the euro could potentially exacerbate the Netherlands' vulnerability in this regard, underscoring the need for continued fiscal prudence and monetary policy management.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.7 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.7 | −0.1 | #145 |
| 2024 | 0.7 | +0.1 | #119 |
| 2023 | 0.6 | +0.1 | #147 |
| 2022 | 0.6 | −0.1 | #152 |
| 2021 | 0.7 | −0.0 | #155 |
| 2020 | 0.7 | +0.2 | #154 |
| 2019 | 0.5 | +0.1 | #157 |
| 2018 | 0.4 | −0.0 | #155 |
| 2017 | 0.5 | −0.0 | #157 |
| 2016 | 0.5 | −0.0 | #157 |
| 2015 | 0.5 | −0.0 | #160 |
| 2014 | 0.5 | −0.1 | #161 |
| 2013 | 0.6 | −0.1 | #159 |
| 2012 | 0.7 | +0.1 | #159 |
| 2011 | 0.6 | −0.0 | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Netherlands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Netherlands's reserves in months of imports was 0.7 in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 7.8% decrease from the previous year.
Netherlands's reserves in months of imports peaked at 4.6 in 1980.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Netherlands was 0.4 in 2008.
Netherlands ranks 145th 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.
Netherlands's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 0.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Netherlands in 2025 was 0.7. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_netherlands_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Netherlands Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/netherlands/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}