Uruguay Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
Uruguay's reserves in months of imports was 5.1 in 2025, ranked 50th globally. This represents a 34.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1978–2025.
Overview
Uruguay's reserves in months of imports stood at 5.1 in 2025, a decline of +2.7 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.1 by 2025. Uruguay ranked 50th globally.
Uruguay's foreign exchange reserves, measured as months of imports, have shown a mixed trend over the past 48 years. At its peak in 1979, the country's reserves reached 15.02 months, a level not seen since. Conversely, the trough in 2002 marked a mere 3.27 months, a significant decline. As of 2025, Uruguay's reserves stand at 5.08 months, ranking 50th globally. In comparison, Hong Kong SAR, China's reserves also stood at 5.09 months in 2025, a testament to the country's stable economic environment. Uruguay's reserves have been on a gradual decline since the peak, interrupted by a brief increase in the early 2000s. The current level of 5.08 months may indicate a moderate level of financial stability, but a decline in trade or an increase in imports could further reduce this ratio, necessitating policy adjustments to maintain a stable exchange rate and protect the country's economic stability.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.7 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.1 | −2.7 | #50 |
| 2024 | 7.7 | +0.5 | #16 |
| 2023 | 7.2 | +0.7 | #28 |
| 2022 | 6.5 | −2.4 | #34 |
| 2021 | 9.0 | −3.8 | #27 |
| 2020 | 12.8 | +3.3 | #19 |
| 2019 | 9.5 | −0.1 | #17 |
| 2018 | 9.7 | −0.7 | #15 |
| 2017 | 10.4 | +0.3 | #16 |
| 2016 | 10.0 | −0.5 | #19 |
| 2015 | 10.5 | +0.9 | #17 |
| 2014 | 9.7 | +0.8 | #19 |
| 2013 | 8.9 | +1.4 | #18 |
| 2012 | 7.5 | −0.8 | #25 |
| 2011 | 8.3 | +0.7 | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. 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
Uruguay's reserves in months of imports was 5.1 in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 34.3% decrease from the previous year.
Uruguay's reserves in months of imports peaked at 15.0 in 1979.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in Uruguay was 3.3 in 2002.
Uruguay ranks 50th 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.
Uruguay's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach 5.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of Uruguay in 2025 was 5.1. This ranks 50th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_reserves-months-imports,
title = {Uruguay Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}