Sri Lanka Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Sri Lanka's reserves in months of imports was 2.2 in 2025, ranked 111th globally. This represents a 22.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Sri Lanka's reserves in months of imports stood at 2.2 in 2025, a decline of +0.6 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.2 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 111th globally.
Sri Lanka's foreign exchange reserves have historically been vulnerable to shifts in global commodity prices and domestic economic conditions. At 2.22 months of imports in 2025, the country ranks 111 globally, significantly below its 2010 peak of 5.34 months, which occurred during a period of robust economic growth fueled by remittances and a tourism boom. Conversely, Sri Lanka's reserves have also experienced a low point of 0.83 months in 1975, highlighting the country's long-standing vulnerability to external shocks. Compared to its peer countries, Sri Lanka's reserves are relatively lower than Mozambique's 2.26 months, which has also experienced a significant increase in its reserves in recent years. As Sri Lanka continues to navigate challenges related to high inflation and a depreciating currency, a sustained increase in foreign exchange earnings or a reduction in import costs would be necessary to improve its reserves position and alleviate external financing risks.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.2 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.2 | −0.6 | #111 |
| 2024 | 2.9 | +0.5 | #87 |
| 2023 | 2.4 | +1.3 | #111 |
| 2022 | 1.1 | −0.5 | #144 |
| 2021 | 1.6 | −1.7 | #142 |
| 2020 | 3.3 | −0.1 | #121 |
| 2019 | 3.4 | +0.5 | #106 |
| 2018 | 2.8 | −0.6 | #114 |
| 2017 | 3.4 | +0.6 | #102 |
| 2016 | 2.8 | −0.7 | #120 |
| 2015 | 3.5 | −0.4 | #99 |
| 2014 | 3.9 | +0.1 | #80 |
| 2013 | 3.8 | +0.2 | #86 |
| 2012 | 3.7 | +0.2 | #91 |
| 2011 | 3.5 | −1.9 | #92 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Sri Lanka's reserves in months of imports was 2.2 in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 22.4% decrease from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's reserves in months of imports peaked at 5.3 in 2010.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Sri Lanka was 0.8 in 1975.
Sri Lanka ranks 111th 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.
Sri Lanka's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 2.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 2.2. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Sri Lanka Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}