Ukraine Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Ukraine's reserves in months of imports was 5.0 in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2025.
Overview
Ukraine's reserves in months of imports stood at 5.0 in 2025, a decline of +0.0 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.0 by 2025. Ukraine ranked 53rd globally.
Ukraine’s reserves in months of imports have risen markedly since the early 1990s, moving from a trough of 0.45 in 1994 to an all‑time peak of 5.43 in 2010, and settling at 5.02 in 2025, which places the country at rank 53 globally. This 32‑year trajectory reflects a concerted effort to build a buffer against external shocks, especially after the geopolitical disruptions of the 2010s. The 2025 level matches Albania’s reserve coverage of 5.02 months and is only slightly below Czechia’s 5.05 months, indicating that Ukraine now sits among middle‑ranking European economies in terms of import resilience. While the current figure remains marginally below the 2010 high, it represents a substantial improvement over the post‑Soviet baseline and suggests that policy measures to diversify supply sources and improve fiscal discipline have been effective. Continued stabilization of external trade flows and further integration into regional supply chains could enable Ukraine to sustain or modestly increase its reserve coverage in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 5.4 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 5.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.0 | −0.0 | #53 |
| 2024 | 5.0 | −0.0 | #51 |
| 2023 | 5.0 | +1.2 | #59 |
| 2022 | 3.9 | +0.3 | #88 |
| 2021 | 3.6 | −1.3 | #113 |
| 2020 | 4.9 | +1.4 | #98 |
| 2019 | 3.5 | +0.4 | #100 |
| 2018 | 3.1 | −0.1 | #108 |
| 2017 | 3.2 | +0.0 | #113 |
| 2016 | 3.2 | +0.1 | #110 |
| 2015 | 3.1 | +1.9 | #110 |
| 2014 | 1.2 | −1.1 | #153 |
| 2013 | 2.3 | −0.4 | #131 |
| 2012 | 2.7 | −1.0 | #122 |
| 2011 | 3.7 | −1.7 | #87 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ukraine's reserves in months of imports was 5.0 in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Ukraine's reserves in months of imports peaked at 5.4 in 2010.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Ukraine was 0.4 in 1994.
Ukraine ranks 53rd 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.
Ukraine's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 5.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Ukraine in 2025 was 5.0. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Ukraine Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}