Serbia Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Serbia's reserves in months of imports was 6.0 in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2025.
Overview
Serbia's reserves in months of imports stood at 6.0 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.0 by 2025. Serbia ranked 30th globally.
Serbia's reserve in months of imports has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 19 years. At its peak in 2009, the country's reserves reached 9.31 months of imports, a high point that reflected Serbia's relative economic stability during that period. Conversely, the reserves hit a trough in 2018, declining to 4.68 months of imports, a low point that coincided with the country's economic challenges during that time. As of 2025, Serbia's reserves stand at 6.01 months of imports, ranking the country 30th globally, closely trailing Jordan which has a reserve of 6.15 months. This current level is higher than its all-time trough but lower than its peak. The trend suggests that Serbia's reserve adequacy has been improving since 2018, but a sustained decline in imports or a significant increase in international reserves would be required to alter the trajectory of this indicator.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 6.2 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.0 | −0.2 | #30 |
| 2024 | 6.2 | −0.0 | #32 |
| 2023 | 6.2 | +1.3 | #41 |
| 2022 | 4.8 | −0.4 | #62 |
| 2021 | 5.3 | −0.9 | #79 |
| 2020 | 6.1 | +1.0 | #72 |
| 2019 | 5.2 | +0.5 | #61 |
| 2018 | 4.7 | −0.3 | #66 |
| 2017 | 5.0 | −0.3 | #67 |
| 2016 | 5.2 | −0.6 | #67 |
| 2015 | 5.9 | +0.4 | #45 |
| 2014 | 5.4 | −1.6 | #47 |
| 2013 | 7.0 | −0.1 | #29 |
| 2012 | 7.2 | −0.1 | #27 |
| 2011 | 7.3 | −0.6 | #24 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia's reserves in months of imports was 6.0 in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.
Serbia's reserves in months of imports peaked at 9.3 in 2009.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Serbia was 4.7 in 2018.
Serbia ranks 30th 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.
Serbia's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 6.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Serbia in 2025 was 6.0. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Serbia Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}