Russian Federation Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Russian Federation's reserves in months of imports was 16.5 in 2025, ranked 4th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's reserves in months of imports stood at 16.5 in 2025, a rise of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.5 by 2025. Russian Federation ranked 4th globally.
The Russian Federation's reserves in months of imports have demonstrated a notable trend over the past three decades. The indicator peaked at 18.62 months in 2020, a period marked by a significant increase in foreign exchange reserves due to a combination of factors, including high commodity prices and prudent monetary management. In contrast, the trough of 1.26 months in 1994 was a reflection of the country's economic turmoil following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Currently, Russia's reserves stand at 16.52 months, ranking fourth globally. Compared to its peers, Algeria's reserves have been relatively stable, with a value of 17.46 months. A sustained increase in global commodity prices or continued prudent monetary management would likely maintain Russia's position among the top reserve holders, while a decline in international reserves or a shift in global economic trends could potentially alter the trajectory of this indicator.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 16.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 16.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.5 | +0.3 | #4 |
| 2023 | 16.3 | +0.2 | #4 |
| 2022 | 16.1 | +1.0 | #5 |
| 2021 | 15.1 | −3.5 | #7 |
| 2020 | 18.6 | +4.1 | #6 |
| 2019 | 14.5 | +1.6 | #6 |
| 2018 | 12.9 | +0.4 | #11 |
| 2017 | 12.5 | −0.7 | #11 |
| 2016 | 13.2 | +0.8 | #11 |
| 2015 | 12.4 | +3.9 | #12 |
| 2014 | 8.5 | −1.8 | #20 |
| 2013 | 10.3 | −1.2 | #14 |
| 2012 | 11.5 | −0.1 | #12 |
| 2011 | 11.6 | −2.5 | #10 |
| 2010 | 14.2 | −2.3 | #9 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Russian Federation matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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
Russian Federation's reserves in months of imports was 16.5 in 2025. Ranked 4th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.
Russian Federation's reserves in months of imports peaked at 18.6 in 2020.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Russian Federation was 1.3 in 1994.
Russian Federation ranks 4th 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.
Russian Federation's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 16.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Russian Federation in 2025 was 16.5. This ranks 4th in the world.
Cite this page
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year = {2026}
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