Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's in Egypt
Egypt: Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's was 3.81 in 2029. ▼ Falling
Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's in Egypt, 2000–2029
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2029, gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in Egypt stood at 3.81.
The figure is down 8.0% on the previous year and down 45.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in Egypt peaked at 8.77 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2.51, in 2013.
That places Egypt 17th out of 28 countries with data for 2029, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 30 years of available data.
Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.36 | — |
| 2001 | 8.77 | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 8.7 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 7.66 | -11.9% |
| 2004 | 5.88 | -23.3% |
| 2005 | 5.86 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 5.95 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 5.63 | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 7.36 | +30.7% |
| 2009 | 6.51 | -11.5% |
| 2010 | 6.83 | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 4.68 | -31.5% |
| 2012 | 2.72 | -41.9% |
| 2013 | 2.51 | -7.8% |
| 2014 | 2.7 | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 3.51 | +29.8% |
| 2016 | 2.98 | -14.9% |
| 2017 | 5.01 | +67.9% |
| 2018 | 6.7 | +33.8% |
| 2019 | 7 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 5.47 | -21.9% |
| 2021 | 4.59 | -16.1% |
| 2022 | 4.54 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 4.47 | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 5.04 | +12.7% |
| 2025 | 5.25 | +4.0% |
| 2026 | 5.28 | +0.7% |
| 2027 | 4.98 | -5.7% |
| 2028 | 4.13 | -17.0% |
| 2029 | 3.81 | -8.0% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 3.81 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.32, 88% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 3.81 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.58, 83% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.07 | 5.63 | 8.77 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.46 | 2.51 | 7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.76 | 3.81 | 5.47 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More financial sector data for Egypt
- 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 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 3.16 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 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 2.31 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 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 3.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in Egypt?
- Gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in Egypt was 3.81 in 2029, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 8.77 in 2001.
- What is the lowest gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.51 in 2013.
- How does Egypt rank for gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's?
- Egypt ranks 17th out of 28 countries with data for 2029.
- Is gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's imports of goods and services (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Middle East and Central Asia Department Regional Economic Outlook (MCDREO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for 32 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. These countries and territories are divided into two main nonoverlapping groups, based on export earnings, namely (1) oil exporters; and (2) oil importers. The oil importers group comprises (1) emerging market and middle-income countries (EM&MI) and (2) low-income countries (LICs) based on the income level. Additional analytical and regional groups might be used to provide a more granular breakdown for analysis and continuity.