Tajikistan Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Tajikistan's reserves in months of imports was 8.2 in 2025, ranked 17th globally. This represents a 28.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
Tajikistan's reserves in months of imports stood at 8.2 in 2025, a rise of +1.8 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.2 by 2025. Tajikistan ranked 17th globally.
Tajikistan’s international reserves in months of imports have risen sharply from a low of 0.32 in 2007 to a peak of 8.30 in 2022, before settling at 8.23 in 2025, ranking it 17th globally. This 25‑fold increase over 23 years reflects a concerted effort to bolster external buffers after the early‑2000s vulnerability, when the country could cover less than one month of trade. The 2025 level is only marginally below the all‑time high, indicating that the accumulation of reserves has largely been sustained despite modest fluctuations. Compared with peers, Tajikistan’s coverage is close to Fiji’s 8.30 and higher than Suriname’s 7.69, though still below Nepal’s 9.06, suggesting a competitive position among small, export‑dependent economies. The continued high reserve ratio provides a cushion against external shocks, but any deterioration in export earnings or sharp currency depreciation could reverse the trend, making future policy aimed at diversifying export markets and maintaining fiscal prudence essential to preserve the current trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.2 | +1.8 | #17 |
| 2023 | 6.4 | −1.9 | #37 |
| 2022 | 8.3 | +1.6 | #19 |
| 2021 | 6.7 | −1.5 | #54 |
| 2020 | 8.2 | +3.4 | #47 |
| 2019 | 4.7 | +0.4 | #69 |
| 2018 | 4.4 | −0.6 | #74 |
| 2017 | 5.0 | +2.5 | #66 |
| 2016 | 2.4 | +0.8 | #125 |
| 2015 | 1.7 | +0.3 | #138 |
| 2014 | 1.4 | −0.0 | #146 |
| 2013 | 1.4 | −0.0 | #146 |
| 2012 | 1.5 | −0.0 | #145 |
| 2011 | 1.5 | +0.1 | #140 |
| 2010 | 1.4 | +0.4 | #144 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tajikistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Tajikistan's reserves in months of imports was 8.2 in 2025. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 28.8% increase from the previous year.
Tajikistan's reserves in months of imports peaked at 8.3 in 2022.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Tajikistan was 0.3 in 2007.
Tajikistan ranks 17th 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.
Tajikistan's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 8.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Tajikistan in 2025 was 8.2. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Tajikistan Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tajikistan/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}