United Arab Emirates vs West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU): Reserves excluding gold
United Arab Emirates
205.81 billion SDR
in 2025
West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
13.34 billion SDR
in 2024
United Arab Emirates rank
12th
West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) rank
10th
Reserves excluding gold over time
- United Arab Emirates
- West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 205.81 billion SDR against 13.34 billion SDR in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), a difference of 192.47 billion SDR.
That makes United Arab Emirates's figure about 15.4 times West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)'s.
Across all 30 years both countries report, United Arab Emirates has been ahead every year.
United Arab Emirates ranks 12th and West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) ranks 10th of 188 countries.
United Arab Emirates has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Arab Emirates | West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.21 billion SDR | 2.02 billion SDR | 4.19 billion SDR | United Arab Emirates |
| 2000s | 17.41 billion SDR | 4.89 billion SDR | 12.52 billion SDR | United Arab Emirates |
| 2010s | 52.11 billion SDR | 8.44 billion SDR | 43.68 billion SDR | United Arab Emirates |
| 2020s | 115.79 billion SDR | 12.74 billion SDR | 103.05 billion SDR | United Arab Emirates |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reserves excluding gold, United Arab Emirates or West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?
- United Arab Emirates, at 205.81 billion SDR against 13.34 billion SDR in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in reserves excluding gold between United Arab Emirates and West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?
- 192.47 billion SDR, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Arab Emirates and West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2024.
- How do United Arab Emirates and West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) rank globally for reserves excluding gold?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 12th and West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) ranks 10th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Reserves excluding gold (SDR). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
International Liquidity (IL) 2026 April