Romania Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Romania's reserves in months of imports was 4.7 in 2025, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 5.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1973–2025.
Overview
Romania's reserves in months of imports stood at 4.7 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.7 by 2025. Romania ranked 63rd globally.
Romania's foreign exchange reserves have been a subject of interest for economists due to their significant fluctuations over the past five decades. The country's reserves in months of imports have shown a notable improvement, reaching an all-time peak of 8.68 months in 2009, a year that marked a turning point in Romania's economic recovery following the global financial crisis. However, the reserves have since declined and currently stand at 4.69 months, ranking Romania 63rd globally. This current level is comparable to that of Botswana, which also has 4.70 months of imports covered. The reserves have experienced a trough of 1.18 months in 1977, a year marred by economic difficulties and external debt. Romania's foreign exchange reserves have been impacted by various factors, including the country's economic growth and the fluctuations in its trade balance. A significant increase in foreign direct investments or a decline in imports could potentially alter the trajectory of Romania's reserves and improve its ranking globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4.6 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.7 | −0.3 | #63 |
| 2024 | 4.9 | −0.1 | #52 |
| 2023 | 5.1 | +1.0 | #58 |
| 2022 | 4.0 | −0.2 | #83 |
| 2021 | 4.3 | −1.2 | #101 |
| 2020 | 5.5 | +1.3 | #86 |
| 2019 | 4.1 | −0.1 | #85 |
| 2018 | 4.2 | −0.9 | #77 |
| 2017 | 5.2 | −0.2 | #64 |
| 2016 | 5.4 | −0.3 | #61 |
| 2015 | 5.7 | −0.1 | #48 |
| 2014 | 5.8 | −1.1 | #39 |
| 2013 | 6.8 | −0.3 | #30 |
| 2012 | 7.1 | +0.3 | #29 |
| 2011 | 6.9 | −1.6 | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's reserves in months of imports was 4.7 in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 5.1% decrease from the previous year.
Romania's reserves in months of imports peaked at 8.7 in 2009.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Romania was 1.2 in 1977.
Romania ranks 63rd 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.
Romania's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 4.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Romania in 2025 was 4.7. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Romania Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}