Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Gabon
Gabon: Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) was 3.84 million in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Gabon, 2005–2015
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2015, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Gabon stood at 3.84 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 226.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Gabon peaked at 296.77 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, -2.54 million, in 2009.
That places Gabon 123rd out of 193 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 6,260 | — |
| 2008 | 296.77 million | +4740968.1% |
| 2009 | -2.54 million | -100.9% |
| 2010 | 1.18 million | -146.2% |
| 2011 | -445,042 | -137.9% |
| 2015 | 3.84 million | -963.2% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 3.84 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.52 million, 37% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 3.84 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 185.64 million, 2% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 73.56 million | -2.54 million | 296.77 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.52 million | -445,042 | 3.84 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More financial sector data for Gabon
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 9.79 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 7.15 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 9.79 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Gabon?
- Capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Gabon was 3.84 million in 2015, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 296.77 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.54 million in 2009.
- How does Gabon rank for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Gabon ranks 123rd out of 193 countries with data for 2015.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.