Total reserves in months of imports in Myanmar
Myanmar: Total reserves in months of imports was 3.29 ratio in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports in Myanmar, 2000–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in ratio.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in months of imports in Myanmar is 3.29 ratio, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and down 71.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports in Myanmar peaked at 11.4 ratio in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.31 ratio, in 2000.
That places Myanmar 107th out of 172 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in months of imports in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.31 ratio | — |
| 2001 | 1.93 ratio | +47.3% |
| 2002 | 2.61 ratio | +35.2% |
| 2003 | 2.82 ratio | +8.0% |
| 2004 | 3.11 ratio | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 3.11 ratio | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 4.19 ratio | +34.7% |
| 2007 | 8.32 ratio | +98.6% |
| 2008 | 8.55 ratio | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 11.4 ratio | +33.3% |
| 2010 | 11.13 ratio | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 8.32 ratio | -25.2% |
| 2012 | 7.64 ratio | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 7.61 ratio | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 3.07 ratio | -59.7% |
| 2015 | 2.85 ratio | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 3.26 ratio | +14.4% |
| 2017 | 2.89 ratio | -11.3% |
| 2018 | 3.11 ratio | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 3.29 ratio | +5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.74 ratio | 1.31 ratio | 11.4 ratio | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.32 ratio | 2.85 ratio | 11.13 ratio | 10 |
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More economy & growth data for Myanmar
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.44 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 298,823 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 10.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.362 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 538.97 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 10.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 760.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 1.13 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) -2.38 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports in Myanmar?
- Total reserves in months of imports in Myanmar was 3.29 ratio in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 11.4 ratio in 2009.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.31 ratio in 2000.
- How does Myanmar rank for total reserves in months of imports?
- Myanmar ranks 107th out of 172 countries with data for 2019.
- Is total reserves in months of imports rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Total reserves in months of imports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total reserves in months of imports (ratio).