Saudi Arabia Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Saudi Arabia's reserves in months of imports was 10.7 in 2025, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 29.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Saudi Arabia's reserves in months of imports stood at 10.7 in 2025, a decline of +4.4 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.7 by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 8th globally.
Saudi Arabia's reserve-to-imports ratio has demonstrated significant fluctuations over the past 55 years. With a latest value of 10.69 months, the country ranks eighth globally, according to the World Bank. The all-time peak in 2013, at 37.37 months, was notably higher than the current value, while the all-time trough in 1992 reached a low of 1.39 months. This volatility suggests that Saudi Arabia's foreign exchange reserve management has been subject to varying economic conditions. Tonga's relatively stable position at 11.45 months of imports is an interesting contrast, while Japan's current ranking of 10.65 months of imports is comparable to Saudi Arabia's. The 55-year coverage period allows for a comprehensive understanding of the country's reserve dynamics. As Saudi Arabia continues to navigate its economic landscape, a decline in oil prices or instability in global energy markets could potentially impact its reserve-to-imports ratio, necessitating adjustments to its foreign exchange management strategies.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 3.9 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 7.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.7 | −4.4 | #8 |
| 2024 | 15.1 | −1.5 | #3 |
| 2023 | 16.6 | −3.5 | #3 |
| 2022 | 20.0 | −5.1 | #2 |
| 2021 | 25.1 | −2.7 | #2 |
| 2020 | 27.8 | +2.2 | #3 |
| 2019 | 25.6 | −1.7 | #2 |
| 2018 | 27.3 | −1.5 | #2 |
| 2017 | 28.8 | −2.9 | #2 |
| 2016 | 31.7 | +2.2 | #2 |
| 2015 | 29.5 | −4.0 | #2 |
| 2014 | 33.5 | −3.9 | #1 |
| 2013 | 37.4 | +0.9 | #1 |
| 2012 | 36.5 | +3.9 | #2 |
| 2011 | 32.6 | +2.1 | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Saudi Arabia's reserves in months of imports was 10.7 in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 29.0% decrease from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's reserves in months of imports peaked at 37.4 in 2013.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Saudi Arabia was 1.4 in 1992.
Saudi Arabia ranks 8th 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.
Saudi Arabia's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 10.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 10.7. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Saudi Arabia Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}