Qatar Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Qatar's reserves in months of imports was 6.4 in 2025, ranked 26th globally. This represents a 4.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2011–2025.
Overview
Qatar's reserves in months of imports stood at 6.4 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.4 by 2025. Qatar ranked 26th globally.
Qatar's reserves in months of imports have demonstrated moderate stability over the past 15 years, with a coverage ratio that has generally trended upwards. The country's all-time peak of 6.81 months of imports in 2021 was closely followed by a slight decline, but the latest reading still stands at a respectable 6.38 months in 2025, placing Qatar 26th globally. Notably, this figure is comparable to those of its peer countries, including Macao SAR, China, which ranked at 6.53 months of imports. The country's reserves in months of imports plummeted to a trough of 2.53 months in 2017, a significant decline from the 3.19 months seen in 2011. However, Qatar's economy has since recovered, driven in part by its vast hydrocarbon reserves and robust fiscal management. With the global economy facing ongoing uncertainty, Qatar's ability to maintain its current level of reserves will be crucial in navigating future economic challenges, and any significant changes in global energy prices could significantly alter the trajectory of this indicator.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 6.3 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.4 | −0.3 | #26 |
| 2024 | 6.7 | +0.2 | #27 |
| 2023 | 6.5 | +0.6 | #36 |
| 2022 | 5.9 | −1.0 | #42 |
| 2021 | 6.8 | +0.0 | #50 |
| 2020 | 6.8 | +0.8 | #64 |
| 2019 | 5.9 | +1.3 | #48 |
| 2018 | 4.7 | +2.2 | #65 |
| 2017 | 2.5 | −2.8 | #126 |
| 2016 | 5.3 | −1.0 | #64 |
| 2015 | 6.3 | −0.1 | #40 |
| 2014 | 6.4 | −0.2 | #33 |
| 2013 | 6.7 | +1.2 | #32 |
| 2012 | 5.4 | +2.2 | #47 |
| 2011 | 3.2 | – | #107 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Qatar's reserves in months of imports was 6.4 in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 4.7% decrease from the previous year.
Qatar's reserves in months of imports peaked at 6.8 in 2021.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Qatar was 2.5 in 2017.
Qatar ranks 26th 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.
Qatar's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 6.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Qatar in 2025 was 6.4. This ranks 26th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Qatar Reserves in Months of Imports},
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year = {2026}
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