According to the rating by the RF Central Bank, Armenia ranks 22nd among the 67 states – and 2nd among the CIS member-countries - in terms of international reserves. The country’s gold and foreign currency reserves are sufficient for covering imports for eight months.

China, Taiwan and Japan top the list. Specifically, China is able to pay for imports for more than two years. Among the CIS member-countries, Russia (4th in the list) has the largest international reserves, which are sufficient for paying for imports for 15 months.