Financial derivatives (other than reserves) … acquisition in Cyprus
Cyprus: Financial derivatives (other than reserves) … acquisition was 158.09 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Cyprus, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 158.09 million for financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 166.7% on the previous year and up 176.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Cyprus peaked at 2.44 billion in 2018 and was at its lowest, -7.15 billion, in 2015.
That places Cyprus 11th out of 142 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) … acquisition in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 16.49 million | — |
| 2006 | 152.08 million | +822.4% |
| 2007 | -134.29 million | -188.3% |
| 2008 | -182.73 million | +36.1% |
| 2009 | -340.00 million | +86.1% |
| 2010 | -369.42 million | +8.7% |
| 2011 | -377.40 million | +2.2% |
| 2012 | -129.30 million | -65.7% |
| 2013 | -205.78 million | +59.2% |
| 2015 | -7.15 billion | +3375.4% |
| 2016 | -2.72 billion | -62.0% |
| 2017 | -292.99 million | -89.2% |
| 2018 | 2.44 billion | -933.6% |
| 2019 | -3.51 billion | -243.6% |
| 2020 | -540.75 million | -84.6% |
| 2021 | 164.27 million | -130.4% |
| 2022 | -927.90 million | -664.9% |
| 2023 | -236.94 million | -74.5% |
| 2024 | 158.09 million | -166.7% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 158.09 million is above the median for high income countries, which is -2.48 million. (44 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 158.09 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -1.57 million. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Financial derivatives (other than reserves) … acquisition in Cyprus changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -3375.4% | -205.78 million | -7.15 billion |
| 2018 | +933.6% | -292.99 million | 2.44 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -97.69 million | -340.00 million | 152.08 million | 5 |
| 2010s | -1.37 billion | -7.15 billion | 2.44 billion | 9 |
| 2020s | -276.65 million | -927.90 million | 164.27 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More financial sector data for Cyprus
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0028 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 84.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 62.06 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0028 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 84.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Cyprus?
- Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Cyprus was 158.09 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 2.44 billion in 2018.
- What is the lowest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.15 billion in 2015.
- How does Cyprus rank for financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock?
- Cyprus ranks 11th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 176.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (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.