South Africa - Reserves in Months of Imports 1991
1.5
+0.3 from 1990
South Africa's reserves in months of imports was 1.5 in 1991, increased +0.3 from 1.2 in 1990. This was the 87th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1991▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Botswana | 18.5 | 16.4% |
| 2nd | Portugal | 10.5 | 22.1% |
| 3rd | China | 10.1 | 18.9% |
| 4th | Colombia | 9.3 | 51.1% |
| 5th | Chile | 7.7 | 7.2% |
| 6th | Libya | 7.4 | -18.9% |
| 7th | Samoa | 7.1 | -17.3% |
| 8th | Spain | 7.0 | 13.8% |
| 9th | Oman | 6.8 | 25.9% |
| 10th | Myanmar | 6.6 | 6.5% |
| 11th | Malta | 6.5 | -14.2% |
| 12th | Switzerland | 6.4 | 2.0% |
| 13th | Peru | 5.8 | 53.1% |
| 14th | Nepal | 5.7 | 12.5% |
| 15th | Uruguay | 5.6 | -27.7% |
| 16th | Mauritius | 5.6 | 22.1% |
| 17th | Cyprus | 5.3 | -10.9% |
| 18th | Singapore | 5.3 | 12.0% |
| 19th | Argentina | 5.1 | -10.6% |
| 20th | Tonga | 5.1 | -2.0% |
| 21st | Cabo Verde | 5.1 | -15.9% |
| 22nd | Burundi | 4.9 | 25.9% |
| 23rd | Thailand | 4.8 | 9.7% |
| 24th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 4.8 | 77.9% |
| 25th | Guatemala | 4.8 | 124.8% |
| 26th | Kuwait | 4.8 | 9.1% |
| 27th | Paraguay | 4.7 | 31.6% |
| 28th | Morocco | 4.5 | 40.9% |
| 29th | Costa Rica | 4.4 | 90.9% |
| 30th | Ghana | 4.4 | 88.9% |
| 31st | Nigeria | 4.4 | -13.4% |
| 32nd | Bangladesh | 4.0 | 108.5% |
| 33rd | Djibouti | 3.9 | - |
| 34th | Algeria | 3.9 | 49.7% |
| 35th | European Union | 3.9 | 3.3% |
| 36th | Central African Republic | 3.8 | 12.5% |
| 37th | Romania | 3.8 | 126.3% |
| 38th | Hungary | 3.7 | 232.7% |
| 39th | Norway | 3.7 | -11.5% |
| 40th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 3.7 | -19.3% |
| 41st | Fiji | 3.6 | 11.3% |
| 42nd | Mexico | 3.6 | 54.2% |
| 43rd | Greece | 3.4 | 31.2% |
| 44th | Italy | 3.4 | -19.5% |
| 45th | Jordan | 3.4 | -3.5% |
| 46th | Comoros | 3.4 | -11.0% |
| 47th | Australia | 3.4 | 3.0% |
| 48th | Gambia, The | 3.3 | 6.0% |
| 49th | Indonesia | 3.3 | 4.5% |
| 50th | Philippines | 3.3 | 119.4% |
| 51st | Malaysia | 3.2 | -10.9% |
| 52nd | Vanuatu | 3.2 | -3.9% |
| 53rd | Chad | 3.2 | 2.1% |
| 54th | El Salvador | 3.1 | -23.0% |
| 55th | Ecuador | 3.0 | -5.5% |
| 56th | Sweden | 3.0 | 4.8% |
| 57th | Israel | 3.0 | -9.4% |
| 58th | India | 2.9 | 43.5% |
| 59th | Brazil | 2.9 | -0.9% |
| 60th | Türkiye | 2.9 | -9.5% |
| 61st | Finland | 2.8 | -8.5% |
| 62nd | United States | 2.6 | -4.9% |
| 63rd | Bahrain | 2.4 | 45.3% |
| 64th | Saudi Arabia | 2.4 | -33.0% |
| 65th | Netherlands | 2.3 | -5.5% |
| 66th | Sri Lanka | 2.3 | 37.4% |
| 67th | Iceland | 2.3 | -1.9% |
| 68th | Germany | 2.2 | -17.6% |
| 69th | Eswatini | 2.2 | -24.9% |
| 70th | Malawi | 2.2 | -18.2% |
| 71st | Dominican Republic | 2.2 | 575.1% |
| 72nd | Poland | 2.1 | -28.1% |
| 73rd | Belize | 2.0 | -34.2% |
| 74th | France | 2.0 | -15.6% |
| 75th | Trinidad and Tobago | 1.9 | -41.9% |
| 76th | Bulgaria | 1.9 | - |
| 77th | Korea | 1.8 | -20.8% |
| 78th | Papua New Guinea | 1.8 | -38.7% |
| 79th | Nicaragua | 1.7 | -22.1% |
| 80th | Denmark | 1.7 | -33.7% |
| 81st | Gabon | 1.7 | 22.3% |
| 82nd | Lao PDR | 1.7 | 256.7% |
| 83rd | Tunisia | 1.6 | 3.8% |
| 84th | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 1.6 | -16.3% |
| 85th | St. Lucia | 1.6 | 2.3% |
| 86th | Dominica | 1.6 | 27.9% |
| 87th | South Africa | 1.5 | 27.6% |
| 88th | United Kingdom | 1.5 | 18.0% |
| 89th | Mauritania | 1.5 | 19.3% |
| 90th | Guinea | 1.4 | - |
| 91st | Tanzania | 1.4 | 2.2% |
| 92nd | St. Kitts and Nevis | 1.4 | 1.2% |
| 93rd | Maldives | 1.4 | -15.5% |
| 94th | Zimbabwe | 1.4 | -10.4% |
| 95th | Canada | 1.4 | -11.4% |
| 96th | Seychelles | 1.3 | 78.4% |
| 97th | Grenada | 1.3 | -4.7% |
| 98th | Zambia | 1.3 | 23.3% |
| 99th | Madagascar | 1.3 | 12.5% |
| 100th | Pakistan | 1.2 | 8.3% |
| 101st | Aruba | 1.2 | -46.8% |
| 102nd | Barbados | 1.2 | -24.1% |
| 103rd | Syrian Arab Republic | 1.1 | -19.9% |
| 104th | Bahamas, The | 1.1 | 19.6% |
| 105th | Uganda | 1.0 | 41.3% |
| 106th | Lesotho | 1.0 | 39.9% |
| 107th | Antigua and Barbuda | 1.0 | 13.5% |
| 108th | Equatorial Guinea | 1.0 | 1,027.8% |
| 109th | Honduras | 0.9 | 134.3% |
| 110th | Haiti | 0.9 | 299.1% |
| 111th | Panama | 0.9 | 16.8% |
| 112th | Kenya | 0.6 | -30.4% |
| 113th | Solomon Islands | 0.5 | -58.3% |
| 114th | Sierra Leone | 0.5 | 131.6% |
| 115th | Jamaica | 0.5 | -33.0% |
| 116th | Cameroon | 0.2 | 64.6% |
| 117th | Sudan | 0.1 | -53.3% |
| 118th | Congo, Republic of | 0.1 | -10.9% |
FAQ
What was South Africa's reserves in months of imports in 1991?▾
South Africa's reserves in months of imports in 1991 was 1.5. This ranked 87th globally.
How did South Africa's reserves in months of imports change in 1991?▾
South Africa's reserves in months of imports increased by 27.6% in 1991 compared to 1990.
Which country had the highest reserves in months of imports in 1991?▾
Botswana had the highest reserves in months of imports in 1991 at 18.5.
What is the reserves in months of imports of South Africa in 1991?▾
The reserves in months of imports of South Africa in 1991 was 1.5. This ranked 87th globally.
How does 1991 compare to 1990 for South Africa's reserves in months of imports?▾
South Africa's reserves in months of imports went from 1.2 in 1990 to 1.5 in 1991, a 27.6% increase.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
South Africa matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1991. Historically: 311 occurrences, 177 successful (57%). Outcome 24 months later: 9.7%. View full analysis →
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