Paraguay Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Paraguay's reserves in months of imports was 5.7 in 2025, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 4.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's reserves in months of imports stood at 5.7 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.7 by 2025. Paraguay ranked 35th globally.
Paraguay's foreign exchange reserves, measured as months of imports, have shown a mixed trend over the past 50 years. The country's reserves have been steadily increasing since the 1970s, with a notable peak of 10.23 months in 1983, a period of relative economic stability. However, the 1990s saw a significant decline, reaching a low of 1.79 months in 1997, amidst regional economic turmoil. Paraguay's reserve adequacy has since recovered, with the latest available data showing 5.71 months of imports, a ranking of 35 globally. This is comparable to countries such as Haiti, with 5.73 months, and Cameroon, with 5.70 months. The recovery in Paraguay's reserve adequacy is a positive sign, indicating the country's improved ability to manage external shocks. A sustained increase in foreign investment and trade would likely continue to boost Paraguay's foreign exchange reserves, maintaining its upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.7 | −0.3 | #35 |
| 2023 | 6.0 | −0.1 | #43 |
| 2022 | 6.1 | −1.2 | #39 |
| 2021 | 7.3 | −1.7 | #43 |
| 2020 | 9.0 | +2.9 | #40 |
| 2019 | 6.0 | +0.4 | #45 |
| 2018 | 5.7 | −0.8 | #48 |
| 2017 | 6.4 | −0.1 | #47 |
| 2016 | 6.5 | +1.2 | #43 |
| 2015 | 5.3 | −0.2 | #55 |
| 2014 | 5.5 | +0.8 | #44 |
| 2013 | 4.7 | +0.4 | #62 |
| 2012 | 4.3 | +0.2 | #73 |
| 2011 | 4.1 | +0.0 | #73 |
| 2010 | 4.1 | −1.3 | #92 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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
Paraguay's reserves in months of imports was 5.7 in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 4.7% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's reserves in months of imports peaked at 10.2 in 1983.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Paraguay was 1.8 in 1997.
Paraguay ranks 35th 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.
Paraguay's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 5.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Paraguay in 2025 was 5.7. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Paraguay Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}