Foreign Assets, Net Foreign Assets in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)

West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU): Foreign Assets, Net Foreign Assets was 4.55 trillion in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)
4.55 trillion
Change on year
down 0.2%
Rank
1st
of 3 groups
All-time high
5.55 trillion
in 2011
All-time low
734.66 billion
in 1995
Years of data
21
1995–2015

Foreign Assets, Net Foreign Assets in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), 1995–2015

1.0T2.0T3.0T4.0T5.0T6.0T1995200520151995: 734.7B1996: 858.8B1997: 1.0T1998: 972.5B1999: 1.0T2000: 1.5T2001: 2.1T2002: 2.9T2003: 3.1T2004: 3.2T2005: 3.2T2006: 3.9T2007: 4.6T2008: 4.6T2009: 5.1T2010: 5.5T2011: 5.6T2012: 5.3T2013: 4.6T2014: 4.6T2015: 4.5T

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for foreign assets, net foreign assets in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) is 4.55 trillion, measured in 2015.

The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 40.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, foreign assets, net foreign assets in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) peaked at 5.55 trillion in 2011 and was at its lowest, 734.66 billion, in 1995.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Foreign Assets, Net Foreign Assets in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), year by year

Annual values for Foreign Assets, Net Foreign Assets (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), 1995 to 2015.
Year Value Change
1995 734.66 billion
1996 858.83 billion +16.9%
1997 1.03 trillion +20.4%
1998 972.54 billion -5.9%
1999 1.03 trillion +5.5%
2000 1.50 trillion +46.0%
2001 2.15 trillion +43.3%
2002 2.91 trillion +35.5%
2003 3.07 trillion +5.4%
2004 3.17 trillion +3.3%
2005 3.24 trillion +2.5%
2006 3.86 trillion +19.0%
2007 4.57 trillion +18.4%
2008 4.60 trillion +0.6%
2009 5.12 trillion +11.4%
2010 5.46 trillion +6.6%
2011 5.55 trillion +1.7%
2012 5.27 trillion -5.1%
2013 4.55 trillion -13.6%
2014 4.56 trillion +0.2%
2015 4.55 trillion -0.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 925.18 billion 734.66 billion 1.03 trillion 5
2000s 3.42 trillion 1.50 trillion 5.12 trillion 10
2010s 4.99 trillion 4.55 trillion 5.55 trillion 6

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  1. 1 Iran, Islamic Republic of 2,473.74 trillion compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is foreign assets, net foreign assets in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?
Foreign assets, net foreign assets in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) was 4.55 trillion in 2015, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest foreign assets, net foreign assets recorded in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?
The highest recorded value was 5.55 trillion in 2011.
What is the lowest foreign assets, net foreign assets recorded in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?
The lowest recorded value was 734.66 billion in 1995.
How does West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) rank for foreign assets, net foreign assets?
West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) ranks 1st out of 3 groups with data for 2015.
Is foreign assets, net foreign assets rising or falling in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?
Over the last ten years it is up 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Foreign Assets, Net Foreign Assets (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Foreign Assets, Net Foreign Assets (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
181 places, 7,519 data points, 1950–2024
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