Nigeria - Reserves in Months of Imports 1981
2.0
−3.8 from 1980
Nigeria's reserves in months of imports was 2.0 in 1981, decreased +3.8 from 5.8 in 1980. This was the 58th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1981▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Malta | 14.0 | 11.3% |
| 2nd | Trinidad and Tobago | 13.4 | 17.8% |
| 3rd | Switzerland | 10.3 | -22.4% |
| 4th | Colombia | 10.1 | -18.9% |
| 5th | Liberia | 9.2 | 74.5% |
| 6th | Uruguay | 9.2 | -26.1% |
| 7th | Paraguay | 9.0 | -7.2% |
| 8th | Portugal | 8.1 | -47.2% |
| 9th | Afghanistan | 7.3 | -40.1% |
| 10th | Nepal | 6.8 | -12.2% |
| 11th | Libya | 6.6 | -48.0% |
| 12th | Kuwait | 5.9 | -5.7% |
| 13th | India | 5.4 | -34.2% |
| 14th | Cyprus | 5.3 | -3.4% |
| 15th | Saudi Arabia | 5.1 | 2.5% |
| 16th | Italy | 5.0 | -22.8% |
| 17th | Spain | 4.9 | -18.7% |
| 18th | Germany | 4.7 | -11.8% |
| 19th | Algeria | 4.6 | -20.3% |
| 20th | European Union | 4.5 | -22.0% |
| 21st | Chile | 4.5 | -24.6% |
| 22nd | Cabo Verde | 4.3 | -25.9% |
| 23rd | Jordan | 4.2 | -33.6% |
| 24th | Bahrain | 4.1 | 30.1% |
| 25th | United States | 4.1 | -33.7% |
| 26th | Tonga | 3.9 | -22.9% |
| 27th | France | 3.9 | -26.3% |
| 28th | Myanmar | 3.8 | -27.5% |
| 29th | Malaysia | 3.7 | -19.3% |
| 30th | Central African Republic | 3.7 | 63.2% |
| 31st | Netherlands | 3.7 | -19.8% |
| 32nd | Argentina | 3.6 | -47.8% |
| 33rd | Peru | 3.4 | -48.0% |
| 34th | Mauritania | 3.4 | -4.4% |
| 35th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 3.4 | -43.5% |
| 36th | Israel | 3.3 | -9.8% |
| 37th | Norway | 3.1 | 2.1% |
| 38th | Philippines | 3.1 | -33.3% |
| 39th | Oman | 3.1 | -3.7% |
| 40th | Papua New Guinea | 3.1 | -12.9% |
| 41st | Botswana | 3.0 | -28.8% |
| 42nd | Singapore | 3.0 | 0.0% |
| 43rd | Indonesia | 2.9 | - |
| 44th | Türkiye | 2.8 | -35.3% |
| 45th | Thailand | 2.7 | -18.6% |
| 46th | El Salvador | 2.6 | -27.0% |
| 47th | Grenada | 2.5 | 3.8% |
| 48th | Pakistan | 2.5 | -10.8% |
| 49th | Ghana | 2.4 | -23.0% |
| 50th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 2.4 | -74.3% |
| 51st | Greece | 2.4 | -35.6% |
| 52nd | Ecuador | 2.4 | -42.5% |
| 53rd | Brazil | 2.3 | 1.4% |
| 54th | Fiji | 2.2 | -30.3% |
| 55th | Solomon Islands | 2.2 | -27.3% |
| 56th | Iceland | 2.2 | 15.8% |
| 57th | Comoros | 2.0 | -10.9% |
| 58th | Nigeria | 2.0 | -66.0% |
| 59th | Guatemala | 2.0 | -54.3% |
| 60th | Sri Lanka | 1.9 | 29.7% |
| 61st | Zimbabwe | 1.9 | -29.7% |
| 62nd | Sweden | 1.9 | -6.0% |
| 63rd | Barbados | 1.8 | 15.0% |
| 64th | South Africa | 1.8 | -50.8% |
| 65th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 1.8 | -41.5% |
| 66th | Eswatini | 1.8 | -38.7% |
| 67th | Tunisia | 1.7 | -19.0% |
| 68th | Dominican Republic | 1.6 | 7.2% |
| 69th | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 1.6 | 17.9% |
| 70th | Denmark | 1.5 | -21.9% |
| 71st | Romania | 1.5 | -26.2% |
| 72nd | United Kingdom | 1.4 | -29.7% |
| 73rd | Syrian Arab Republic | 1.4 | -34.9% |
| 74th | Canada | 1.4 | -34.9% |
| 75th | Finland | 1.4 | -14.3% |
| 76th | Mexico | 1.3 | -11.5% |
| 77th | Chad | 1.3 | -22.2% |
| 78th | Seychelles | 1.3 | -22.3% |
| 79th | Malawi | 1.2 | -13.0% |
| 80th | Kenya | 1.2 | -41.4% |
| 81st | Gabon | 1.2 | 65.5% |
| 82nd | Nicaragua | 1.1 | 25.2% |
| 83rd | Korea | 1.0 | -21.0% |
| 84th | Costa Rica | 1.0 | -15.8% |
| 85th | Honduras | 1.0 | -28.6% |
| 86th | Morocco | 1.0 | -39.5% |
| 87th | Lesotho | 1.0 | -18.8% |
| 88th | Zambia | 1.0 | -22.9% |
| 89th | Bahamas, The | 0.9 | 3.1% |
| 90th | Congo, Republic of | 0.9 | 0.3% |
| 91st | St. Kitts and Nevis | 0.9 | - |
| 92nd | Uganda | 0.9 | 1,030.5% |
| 93rd | Mauritius | 0.9 | -53.1% |
| 94th | Haiti | 0.7 | 8.7% |
| 95th | Dominica | 0.7 | -37.1% |
| 96th | St. Lucia | 0.6 | -12.2% |
| 97th | Bangladesh | 0.6 | -53.3% |
| 98th | Samoa | 0.6 | 33.8% |
| 99th | Antigua and Barbuda | 0.6 | -15.1% |
| 100th | Jamaica | 0.5 | -30.6% |
| 101st | Sierra Leone | 0.5 | -32.1% |
| 102nd | Cameroon | 0.5 | -48.0% |
| 103rd | Madagascar | 0.4 | 295.1% |
| 104th | Gambia, The | 0.3 | -13.6% |
| 105th | Tanzania | 0.2 | -2.7% |
| 106th | Guyana | 0.1 | -47.3% |
| 107th | Panama | 0.1 | -13.4% |
| 108th | Maldives | 0.1 | 11.6% |
| 109th | Sudan | 0.1 | -75.6% |
FAQ
What was Nigeria's reserves in months of imports in 1981?▾
Nigeria's reserves in months of imports in 1981 was 2.0. This ranked 58th globally.
How did Nigeria's reserves in months of imports change in 1981?▾
Nigeria's reserves in months of imports decreased by 66.0% in 1981 compared to 1980.
Which country had the highest reserves in months of imports in 1981?▾
Malta had the highest reserves in months of imports in 1981 at 14.0.
What is the reserves in months of imports of Nigeria in 1981?▾
The reserves in months of imports of Nigeria in 1981 was 2.0. This ranked 58th globally.
How does 1981 compare to 1980 for Nigeria's reserves in months of imports?▾
Nigeria's reserves in months of imports went from 5.8 in 1980 to 2.0 in 1981, a 66.0% decrease.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Nigeria matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1981. Historically: 386 occurrences, 278 successful (72%). Outcome 24 months later: 23.2%. View full analysis →
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