Timor-Leste Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Timor-Leste's reserves in months of imports was 5.8 in 2025, ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2006–2025.
Overview
Timor-Leste's reserves in months of imports stood at 5.8 in 2025, a rise of +0.3 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.8 by 2025. Timor-Leste ranked 32nd globally.
Timor-Leste has experienced significant fluctuations in its reserves in months of imports over the last 20 years. Starting at 3.00 in 2006, the indicator reached an all-time trough of 2.54 during the 2009 global financial crisis. This low point was followed by a period of growth that culminated in an all-time peak of 8.40 in 2021. By 2025, the value settled at 5.80, ranking the nation 32nd globally. This current position places Timor-Leste in close proximity to peer countries such as Guatemala, which holds 5.77, and Nigeria, which holds 5.95. The shift from the 2009 low to the 2021 high reflects a strengthening of the national buffer against external shocks, though recent figures show a moderation from those peak levels. Future trajectory will likely depend on the sustainable management of the petroleum fund and the diversification of the domestic economy to reduce reliance on imported goods.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 5.6 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 5.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.8 | +0.3 | #32 |
| 2024 | 5.5 | −0.8 | #44 |
| 2023 | 6.2 | +0.8 | #40 |
| 2022 | 5.5 | −3.0 | #48 |
| 2021 | 8.4 | +3.5 | #31 |
| 2020 | 4.9 | −1.1 | #97 |
| 2019 | 6.0 | −1.3 | #46 |
| 2018 | 7.3 | +1.7 | #28 |
| 2017 | 5.6 | +2.8 | #59 |
| 2016 | 2.8 | −1.1 | #118 |
| 2015 | 3.9 | +0.9 | #87 |
| 2014 | 3.1 | −3.7 | #110 |
| 2013 | 6.8 | +0.5 | #31 |
| 2012 | 6.3 | +3.4 | #36 |
| 2011 | 3.0 | −0.7 | #111 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Timor-Leste's reserves in months of imports was 5.8 in 2025. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's reserves in months of imports peaked at 8.4 in 2021.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Timor-Leste was 2.5 in 2009.
Timor-Leste ranks 32nd 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.
Timor-Leste's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 5.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 5.8. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Timor-Leste Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}