Tunisia Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Tunisia's reserves in months of imports was 3.3 in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 27.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Tunisia's reserves in months of imports stood at 3.3 in 2025, a decline of +1.2 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.3 by 2025. Tunisia ranked 86th globally.
Tunisia's foreign exchange reserves have historically been sufficient to cover its import needs, albeit with fluctuations over the years. At its peak in 2020, the country's reserves in months of imports reached 7.23, a level not seen since the early years of the 1980s. However, the ongoing economic challenges and the impact of the global economic downturn have resulted in a decline, with the latest figure standing at 3.29 months in 2025, placing Tunisia at rank #86 globally. This is comparable to peer countries such as Oman, which shares a similar reserve-to-import ratio. The all-time low of 0.98 months in 1985 serves as a stark reminder of the country's vulnerability to external shocks. Looking ahead, Tunisia's ability to maintain this reserve level will depend on its ability to balance its trade deficit and attract foreign investment, which will be crucial in maintaining economic stability.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.1 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.3 | −1.2 | #86 |
| 2024 | 4.5 | −0.1 | #61 |
| 2023 | 4.6 | +0.6 | #69 |
| 2022 | 4.0 | −1.3 | #84 |
| 2021 | 5.3 | −1.9 | #77 |
| 2020 | 7.2 | +2.3 | #57 |
| 2019 | 5.0 | +1.6 | #63 |
| 2018 | 3.4 | +0.3 | #97 |
| 2017 | 3.1 | −0.2 | #116 |
| 2016 | 3.2 | −0.6 | #106 |
| 2015 | 3.8 | +0.7 | #93 |
| 2014 | 3.1 | −0.0 | #106 |
| 2013 | 3.2 | −0.5 | #101 |
| 2012 | 3.7 | +0.4 | #93 |
| 2011 | 3.3 | −1.1 | #101 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. 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
Tunisia's reserves in months of imports was 3.3 in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 27.2% decrease from the previous year.
Tunisia's reserves in months of imports peaked at 7.2 in 2020.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Tunisia was 1.0 in 1985.
Tunisia ranks 86th 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.
Tunisia's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 3.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Tunisia in 2025 was 3.3. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Tunisia Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}