Money and quasi money (M2), flow (current LCU) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Money and quasi money (M2), flow (current LCU) was 2.91 billion current LCU in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Money and quasi money (M2), flow in Zimbabwe, 1976–2006
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2006, money and quasi money (m2), flow in Zimbabwe stood at 2.91 billion current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 267.5% on the previous year and up 883.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, money and quasi money (m2), flow in Zimbabwe peaked at 29.21 billion current LCU in 1978 and was at its lowest, -319.23 billion current LCU, in 1979.
That places Zimbabwe 43rd out of 52 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Money and quasi money (M2), flow (current LCU) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -51.22 billion current LCU | — |
| 1977 | 17.80 billion current LCU | -134.8% |
| 1978 | 29.21 billion current LCU | +64.1% |
| 1979 | -319.23 billion current LCU | -1192.8% |
| 1980 | 543.20 million current LCU | -100.2% |
| 1981 | 189.60 million current LCU | -65.1% |
| 1982 | 347.00 million current LCU | +83.0% |
| 1983 | -68.84 million current LCU | -119.8% |
| 1984 | 167.64 million current LCU | -343.5% |
| 1985 | 327.50 million current LCU | +95.4% |
| 1986 | 91.80 million current LCU | -72.0% |
| 1987 | 614.00 million current LCU | +568.8% |
| 1988 | 598.60 million current LCU | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 843.40 million current LCU | +40.9% |
| 1990 | -2.29 billion current LCU | -371.3% |
| 1991 | -560.77 million current LCU | -75.5% |
| 1992 | -356.34 million current LCU | -36.5% |
| 1993 | 388.39 million current LCU | -209.0% |
| 1994 | 109.81 million current LCU | -71.7% |
| 1995 | 291.56 million current LCU | +165.5% |
| 1996 | 295.57 million current LCU | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 365.43 million current LCU | +23.6% |
| 1998 | -1.11 billion current LCU | -402.5% |
| 1999 | -233.75 million current LCU | -78.9% |
| 2000 | 560.20 million current LCU | -339.7% |
| 2001 | 1.51 billion current LCU | +169.0% |
| 2002 | 6.32 billion current LCU | +319.3% |
| 2003 | -5.59 billion current LCU | -188.5% |
| 2004 | -2.20 billion current LCU | -60.7% |
| 2005 | 791.15 million current LCU | -136.0% |
| 2006 | 2.91 billion current LCU | +267.5% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 2.91 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 68.42 billion current LCU, 4% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 2.91 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49.09 billion current LCU, 6% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Money and quasi money (M2), flow (current LCU) in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | -1192.8% | 29.21 billion current LCU | -319.23 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -80.86 billion current LCU | -319.23 billion current LCU | 29.21 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 1980s | 365.39 million current LCU | -68.84 million current LCU | 843.40 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -309.38 million current LCU | -2.29 billion current LCU | 388.39 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 613.40 million current LCU | -5.59 billion current LCU | 6.32 billion current LCU | 7 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More financial sector data for Zimbabwe
- 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0265 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0194 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0265 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is money and quasi money (m2), flow in Zimbabwe?
- Money and quasi money (m2), flow in Zimbabwe was 2.91 billion current LCU in 2006, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest money and quasi money (m2), flow recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 29.21 billion current LCU in 1978.
- What is the lowest money and quasi money (m2), flow recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -319.23 billion current LCU in 1979.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for money and quasi money (m2), flow?
- Zimbabwe ranks 43rd out of 52 countries with data for 2006.
- Is money and quasi money (m2), flow rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 883.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files, published as part of Money and quasi money (M2), flow (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Money and quasi money (M2), flow (current LCU) is the sum of currency outside banks, demand deposits other than those of the central government, and the time, savings, and foreign currency deposits of resident sectors other than the central government.