Peru Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Peru's reserves in months of imports was 7.2 in 2025, ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 31.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Peru's reserves in months of imports stood at 7.2 in 2025, a decline of +3.3 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.2 by 2025. Peru ranked 23rd globally.
Peru's foreign exchange reserves, measured as months of imports, have shown a significant improvement over the past four decades. At 7.20 months of imports in 2025, Peru ranks 23rd globally, compared to its peer countries such as Aruba, which holds 7.26 months of imports. The country's reserves have experienced fluctuations, with a notable peak of 17.73 months in 2020 and a trough of 2.01 months in 1977. The 2020 peak was largely driven by a surge in foreign direct investments and strong commodity prices. In contrast, the 1977 trough coincided with an economic crisis in the country. The trend suggests a steady increase in foreign exchange reserves, but a decline in commodity prices or a significant decrease in foreign investment could alter this trajectory, potentially leading to a decrease in Peru's reserves in months of imports.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4.0 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 5.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.2 | −3.3 | #23 |
| 2024 | 10.5 | +0.3 | #9 |
| 2023 | 10.2 | +0.6 | #13 |
| 2022 | 9.7 | −2.4 | #16 |
| 2021 | 12.1 | −5.7 | #14 |
| 2020 | 17.7 | +4.9 | #8 |
| 2019 | 12.8 | +1.7 | #10 |
| 2018 | 11.1 | −1.5 | #14 |
| 2017 | 12.6 | −1.2 | #10 |
| 2016 | 13.8 | +0.3 | #10 |
| 2015 | 13.5 | +1.1 | #10 |
| 2014 | 12.4 | +0.0 | #8 |
| 2013 | 12.4 | +0.2 | #10 |
| 2012 | 12.2 | +2.0 | #10 |
| 2011 | 10.2 | −1.1 | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Peru's reserves in months of imports was 7.2 in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 31.7% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's reserves in months of imports peaked at 17.7 in 2020.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Peru was 2.0 in 1977.
Peru ranks 23rd 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.
Peru's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 7.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Peru in 2025 was 7.2. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Peru Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}